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Case #9344 Rating: 4.0 out of 5
Hoarding 37 cats, 3 dogs
Malvern, PA (US)Incident Date: Tuesday, Sep 28, 1999
County: Chester
Disposition: Convicted
Defendant/Suspect: Janece Polin
Janece Polin, 47, has been found guilty of animal cruelty for failing to give the 37 cats and 3 dogs adequate, clean living conditions and veterinary care. She was also found guilty of 40 counts of failing to vaccinate the animals and three counts of failing to license the dogs.
Polin was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, fined $8,300 and had to forfeit ownership of the 37 cats and 3 dogs to the Chester County SPCA.
When the animals were taken from Polin's home, they were living in extremely unsanitary conditions and were suffering from extreme neglect.
"Many of the dogs and cats were flea invested and several of them had ear mites, open sores and serious skin conditions. In addition, many of the animals were suffering from upper respiratory and intestinal problems."
The SPCA will continue to care for the animals. None of the animals will be put up for adoption until Polin's appeal to the Chester County Court of Common Pleas is resolved.
Polin had faced animal-related charges in 1997 while living in Upper Darby, Delaware County. At that time she was fined $2,400 for violations of township ordinances for animal violations.
References- The Paws Press, Newsletter of Chester County SPCA - Spring 2000
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