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Dozens of Pets Seized From Home in Torrington

Authorities removed 21 cats, three live dogs and three dead dogs from a home on Beechwood Avenue in Torrington Friday after a complaint about living conditions in the home. 

Torrington police said the investigation began after Torrington Regional Animal Control received a complaint about the well being of animals at 163 Beechwood Ave. The person told police the house was cluttered and there were multiple cats and several dogs in the house, some caged and some loose.

Animal Control officers made contact with the owner and interviewed witnesses. Police said the owner was uncooperative and would not let authorities check the condition of the animals.

Based on the investigation police obtained a search and seizure warrant and removed the animals from the home. Police said there were 21 cats and three dogs living in the house. They also found three dead dogs during the search.

Most of the animals were in cages and did have food and water. Officers said there were items piled up throughout the house and the conditions made it difficult to gather the loose animals.

The animals are being evaluated by a veterinarian and will be cared for by Torrington Regional Animal Control.

The investigation is ongoing.

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