Last May, authorities seized over 100 neglected animals from a New Berlin pig farm. That same farm was just caught illegally harboring even more animals.
The leader of a local animal shelter and rescue is still tired after a long weekend assisting the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation with the seizure of over 100 animals from a farm in Upstate New York.
Health officials are urging residents to avoid feral cats after a feline tested positive for rabies - sparking fears of a possible outbreak that could spread to other animals.
Two Edmeston women - Tamara L. Tophoven (age 57) and Rebecca Tophoven (age 43) face charges after dogs and cats were found in allegedly squalid conditions in a trailer in July of 2022.
38 horses were saved from almost certain death as a hoarding case in Otsego County was exposed. Most of the wild and sick animals were adopted, with 6 coming to Utica/Rome farms.
A heartbreaking situation is unfolding in Otsego County as 32 horses involved in a hoarding situation are being relocated to Otsego County Fairgrounds. Foster homes are needed immediately.