Police have removed dozens of animals from a home in Fairfield and a woman has been arrested in connection to the incident.
Animal control officers began an investigation on April 17 after getting a report of a dog roaming in the area of Steep Hill Road. The dog appeared to be covered in feces and urine, according to police.
Officers determined the dog came from a home on Steep Hill Road. The animal control officers found 25 dogs and 22 cats in the home and the animals were living in poor conditions, according to police.
The decision was made to remove the cats and dogs from the home, police said. Three of the animals were treated at a local animal hospital and the rest were seized.
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The Fairfield Health Department determined the home is uninhabitable.
The woman faces 48 counts of animal cruelty in connection to the incident. She was released after posting $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on May 19.
Police said their investigation remains ongoing.
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