Woman arrested after officials discover over two dozen dead, abused animals in her home

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A Connecticut woman turned herself in after police discover a gruesome menagerie of over two dozed dead and abused animals in her home.

After Donna Scirocco’s neighbors complained of a putrid stench coming from her home, animal control officers were granted a search warrant.

Police Capt. Ronald Smith confirmed to FOXLA that officials found 26 cats, six dogs, two caged squirrels and a blind owl. Additionally, there were two large rats, two dead cats and a dead woodchuck.

Health officials condemned the property, Smith said.

Scirocco, 59, posted a $5,000 bond and was ordered to appear in court Feb. 5.

Most of the animals were allegedly neglected and mistreated. Many of those found by officials had to be euthanized.