NEW YORK -- Seven dogs and three rabbits — many suffering from respiratory infections, emaciation, overgrown nails and severe matting — were removed this week from a home in Tilson, according to the Ulster County SPCA.
At least one of the animals also had a broken limb, a press release from the agency stated.
Laurie Hussey, 51, of Tillson, was charged Tuesday with 10 counts of animal abuse for failure to provide sustenance, all misdemeanors under the state Agriculture and Markets Law.
Hussey faced similar charges in 2012 in Rennselear County following the removal of 26 small-breed dogs from her home there, the Ulster County SPCA said.
Acting on a tip from the Rosendale police and believing Hussey was once again hoarding animals in a dangerous environment, SPCA Investigator Glenn Daniels obtained a search warrant for the residence.
According to shelter medical staff, the symptoms exhibited by the animals are consistent with animals housed in a substandard environment.
Hussey is to be arraigned Tuesday in Rosendale Town Court.
(Oneida Dispatch - Nov 20, 2014)
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