Woman leaves pets to die in apartment

NEW YORK -- A Mount Vernon woman is facing animal cruelty charges after two dogs and a cat were found dead in her apartment.

The bodies are locked inside the crate

Officials say that Irema Johnson left two pit bulls and a kitten with no food and water for more than two months.

Authorities report that the animals died of starvation.

(westchester.news12.com - May 8, 2013)