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SI man pleads not guilty to abusing 24 huskies rescued from abandoned lot

Three huskies are seen drinking from filthy water at the abandoned lot they were rescued from at the end of July.
Three huskies are seen drinking from filthy water at the abandoned lot they were rescued from at the end of July.
NYC Sherriff's Office

NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A Staten Island man who was arrested for abusing 24 huskies at an abandoned lot pleaded not guilty to animal abuse charges on Wednesday, according to the Staten Island District Attorney's Office.

Victor Quinteros, 54, was arrested on July 29 after police raided an abandoned lot in Tompkinsville and rescued sixteen adult huskies and seven puppies. One other puppy was found dead on the scene.


Most of the dogs were trapped inside hot, feces strewn trailers.

Dogs were drinking out of maggot-ridden water and cooling off in a fetid kiddy pool.

Two huskies are seen looking out the window of a trailer they were trapped in at the abandoned lot in Tompkinsville.Two huskies are seen looking out the window of a trailer they were trapped in at the abandoned lot in Tompkinsville.NYC Sherriff

The neglected animals are now in the care of the ASPCA, though they are still technically owned by Quinteros for the time being.

The DA's office is seeking a bond that would cover the cost of medical care for the dogs which has already exceeded $40,000.

Officers carry abused huskies away.Officers carry abused huskies away.NYC Sherriff