28 cats abandoned, 8 found dead
Keansburg, NJ (US)

Incident Date: Wednesday, Nov 2, 2005
County: Monmouth

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: Judith Miller Brown

The Monmouth County SPCA Humane Law Enforcement division is investigating a case of animal cruelty and abandonment in Keansburg, NJ. The animals' owner Judith Brown reportedly abandoned 28 cats – eight of which were dead in the house.

When SPCA investigators entered the home, they had to wade through two inches of feces. They also reported that animal feces covered the other surfaces of the home.

Chief Victor Amata will be charging Brown, who also goes by the name Judith Hanis, with more than 50 counts of animal cruelty, including abandonment and lack of veterinary care.

The already overcrowded Monmouth County SPCA will be seeking foster homes for the animals that are healthy enough for adoption.

References

• WCBS - Nov 3, 2005

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