1751 Suffolk Avenue in Rotterdam

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If you came across this prime property at a “good deal”, don’t by it. :rofl

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Officials discover animal hoarding in Rotterdam home
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SPCA remove dozens of cats and dogs from Rotterdam home
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ROTTERDAM, N.Y. - SPCA officials are at a home in Schenectady County for a second time on Thursday removing another 35 animals that were found living in deplorable conditions.

This is in addition to 50 cats and dogs that were previously removed from the home.

Police and SPCA officials arrived just before 11:00 p.m. Wednesday night to investigate the home at 1751 Suffolk Avenue in Rotterdam for the report of possible animal cruelty.

When they arrived, they found 34 cats and one dog living in the home. They say the condition of the home was one of the worst they have ever seen, with feces and urine covering the floors.

“These conditions are absolutely deplorable. What really stands out here is the odor. You could smell this stench from across the street. We had to apply Vicks menthol vapor rub under our noses to be able to even get through the door” said Schenectady County SPCA Department Chief Mathew Tully.

Many of the cats were flea infested. The dog is being treated, and one of the cats was in serious condition, currently being treated at a veterinarian hospital.

SPCA officers charged the homeowner, 39-year-old Michelle Regel with one count of animal abuse, a misdemeanor.

Regel admits she had a problem, saying she “is an animal lover,” and whenever she found a stray cat she felt compelled to take it in. She says she is glad the cats will now have good homes.

Anyone who is able and willing to foster an animal is asked to call the Schenectady County SPCA at 518-640-3537.

source: WTEN

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Sad

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Animal rights laws need to be much more severe.

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:frowning:

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1 count !!! W.t.f is wrong with people

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+1.

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don’t tell me she was LIVING in there?

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She was living in the garage

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omggggggggg

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To be fair, the lady really was trying to give the animals a home. They were all strays. She just should’ve given up sooner and let SPCA or APF do what they do best.

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i’ll bet they get the place cleaned up and it looks like this again within a couple years. That woman is broken.

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agree, woman was way WAY over her head but I respect her greatly for trying to help. Dont think she had anything but good intentions and urine fumes in her head.

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Fucking crazy ass cat ladys.