Woman Arrested In Monterey Animal Cruelty Investigation

CALIFORNIA -- A woman has been arrested for animal cruelty after Monterey Police say dozens of animals were being hoarded inside her uninhabitable home.

Detectives say they started investigating when more than 48 dogs and cats were found at the First Street home of 59-year-old Ilagene "Jeanie" Quaglia on April 27. The animals were taken into protective custody and housed at the SPCA.

After completing their investigation, detectives requested an arrest warrant for Quaglia.

Quaglia was arrested at her workplace on Wednesday and then booked into the Monterey County Jail. She is being held on $10,000 bail.

This cat was found locked in the trunk of her car.

Police say Quaglia is facing a new charge of animal cruelty after a cat was located locked in the trunk of her vehicle when she was arrested.

(KION - May 8, 2013)

Earlier:

• SPCA Saves 48 Animals From Horrific Hoarder Living in Three Feet of Garbage