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Case #14284 Rating: 2.0 out of 5
Hoarding 5 dogs, 1 cat
Montclair, NJ (US)Incident Date: Friday, May 23, 2008
County: Essex
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Marie A. Feniello
On 7/22/08 in the Township of Montclair New Jersey Municipal Court, defendant Marie A. Feniello was found guilty of six counts of animal cruelty under NJSA 4:22-17 (a) 1, 2, 3 for failing to provide her 5 dogs and 1 cat with proper food, water and vet care. Montclair Animal Control Cruelty Investigators and a Clifton Animal Cruelty Investigator found the animals malnourished and living in a feces and urine filled apartment. The court has ordered Ms. Feniello pay full restitution for the care of the animals, a $250 fine per charge, perform 30 days of community service, surrender her animals to the local animal shelter (where they are currently being cared for) and is on probation for two years. During her probation, Ms. Feniello is not permitted to own animals. According to Animal Control, Ms. Feniello usually acquires her animals either privately or through shelters and is known to move around the state of NJ and sometimes NY. References- Court docket #s : SC 2008 009532, SC 2008 009533, SC 2008 009534, SC 2008 009535, SC 2008 009536, SC 2008 009537
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