LEBANON, Conn. (WFSB) – A woman was accused of animal cruelty after several dead pets were found in her home, including six puppies, according to a court document.
The suspect was identified as Christine Banta of Lebanon.
The document alleges Banta had a dead Pitbull mix, six black Labrador retriever puppies, and a dead cat in her home near the basement.
The animals were described as malnourished, and some showed signs of decomposition.
“It was impossible to walk anywhere without stepping on feces,” said one animal control officer in the document.
Officers who responded were said to have been familiar with the residence and owner from prior calls and a prior animal cruelty arrest.
The document said there were extremely unsanitary conditions in Banta’s home, including widespread feces, garbage, debris, and dirty clothing.
Animal control officers recommended Banta be charged with eight counts of animal cruelty, according to the court papers.
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