Over 100 Animals Rescued From Horrific Hoarding Situation in New Jersey Home

Animal Rescue Operation

• 🐾 Over 100 animals, including dogs, rabbits, pigeons, and chickens, were rescued from a home in Edison, New Jersey.
• 🏠 The animals were discovered living in deplorable and horrendous conditions, with reports of two inches of feces on the ground.
• 🚨 Authorities were alerted to the situation when one of the two male residents experienced a medical emergency.

Types of Animals and Conditions

• 🐇 Among the rescued animals were rare breeds of rabbits, such as English Angoras, French Angoras, Jersey Woolies, and Lionheads.
• 🐔 Approximately 60 chickens, many of which were show chickens, were also found and are now being housed at a New Jersey farm.
• 💩 Many animals were found roaming freely, while others were confined to cages and pens throughout the house, including the basement.

Investigation and Charges

• 🔍 The incident is being investigated as animal hoarding, with the home now condemned.
• ⚖️ One individual has been charged with animal cruelty, a third-degree crime, due to the discovery of animal carcasses on the property.
• ✅ A veterinarian is examining all rescued animals, and some may become available for adoption after grooming and care.