Hoarding - 18 cats seized
West Haven, CT (US)

Incident Date: Saturday, Jan 31, 2004
County: New Haven

Disposition: Not Charged

Person of Interest: Lynn Bodner

In 2005, Police responding to complaints about the kittens reported an "overwhelming stench of ammonia" in Bodner's apartment and said they also found the body of a cat so decomposed they couldn't immediately identify it.

According to the affidavit, officers found urine-soaked carpets but no water bowls or open windows that would allow the cats to get fresh air.

Officers charged Bodner and removed the cats from her home. According to court documents, 18 cats were removed in February 2004 when officers found similar conditions.

References

• NBC 30 - Aug 10, 2005

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