Several animals seized from Litchfield home
Several pets were seized from a home in Litchfield after reports of "animal neglect," Connecticut State Police said.
Posted — UpdatedOn Monday morning, troopers and the Torrington animal control officer were called to "an anonymous complaint about the safety and wellbeing of animals" at 365 Beach St. around 10:30 a.m.
Upon arrival, the Torrington animal control officer determined that two dogs and a cat were "in poor health." Those animals were surrendered to the Torrington Regional Animal Control.
On Wednesday morning, Troopers and the Torrington animal control officer seized the following animals from the home:
16 live rabbits
four live adult cats
three live kittens
two dead kittens
five live chickens
Police said those animals seized are currently with the Torrington Animal Control and are under veterinary care.
Connecticut State Police said there is "an active investigation" into this home. Torrington Regional Animal Control Officers are assisting in the investigation.
Plainville, Watertown, Woodbury, Naugatuck, Barkhamsted, New Hartford, Winsted and Harwinton animal control officers assisted in this seizure.
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