By Mark Melbourne
Dec 23, 2020
Animal cruelty charges have been levied against a Hamden, Connecticut woman after police found dozens of neglected animals in her home; some of them in critical condition.
Donna Scirocco faces six counts of animal cruelty after authorities discovered 26 cats, six dogs, two squirrels, a blind owl and two large rats on her property. Police also found two dead cats and a deceased woodchuck.
A few of the animals had to be euthanized. The rest were placed in animal shelters.
Authorities were alerted when nearby residents complained of a smell coming from Scirocco’s home and rats roaming their neighborhood.
Goal: Protect innocent animals from cruelty and neglect by requiring that alleged animal hoarder obtain mental care.
Over 20 cats, dogs, and even squirrels were reportedly found neglected in a Connecticut home that has since been condemned. The woman allegedly responsible, Donna Scirocco, has been charged with six counts of animal cruelty. These animals deserve justice for their reported suffering in what the press is now calling a “House of Horrors.”
Authorities visited Scirocco’s house after neighbors reported a foul odor and an abundance of rats. Police reportedly found two dozen cats, dogs, squirrels, and even an owl. According to police, they also found two dead cats and a dead woodchuck on the property. Several of the animals had to be euthanized after they were rescued. The rest await their forever homes at local shelters.
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A Connecticut woman was arrested for alleged animal cruelty after police say they found more than 26 animals in her home, including some clinging to life.
New Haven County resident Donna Scirocco, 59, of Hamden, turned herself in to police on a warrant for the event that took place in October, said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith.
On Monday, Oct. 26, the Hamden Animal Control Division, with the assistance of animal control units from the State of Connecticut, Cheshire, East Haven, North Haven, and Southbury executed a search and seizure warrant at her residence, police said.
Upon entering the home, animal control officers were greeted by two large rats. After conducting a thorough search, officers seized 26 cats, six dogs, two caged squirrels, and a blind owl, Smith said.
Woman arrested after police find dead animals inside home
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HAMDEN, Conn. - A Connecticut woman has been arrested after authorities found three dead animals in her home and seized more than two dozen cats along with dogs, squirrels and an owl, police said Wednesday.
Hamden police said Donna Scirocco turned herself in Tuesday because of an arrest warrant charging her with six counts of animal cruelty. She posted a $5,000 bond and was ordered to appear in court Feb. 5.
Animal control officials executed a search warrant at Scirocco’s home on Oct. 26 after neighbors complained about a stench and rats running around the neighborhood, police Capt. Ronald Smith said.
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