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It seems every few weeks another story pops up about an animal hoarding case in New Jersey. 40+ dogs, 50+ cats, unmanageable conditions.
Howell dog-hoarding couple pleads guilty: They could own pets again
If a psychologist thinks they can handle it, a Howell couple that hoarded 276 dogs could own new pets.
Howell couple that hoarded 276 dogs could be allowed to own pets again
It was called the worst animal hoarding case in Monmouth County.
More than 130 cats removed from two NJ homes
This is just the latest case of animal hoarding reported in New Jersey this month.
Howell dog-hoarding house: Owners face 552 animal cruelty charges
The couple whose home had 276 dogs living in deplorable conditions have been charged with more than 550 counts of animal cruelty in Monmouth County's worst case of animal hoarding.
17 feces-covered dogs in Jackson home had never seen daylight
The Jackson hoarding case remains under investigation. The owner has not been charged.
Howell hoarding house: 4 more dogs found as first of 280 pets is adopted
The first dog rescued from the home in Howell where 280 dogs were found gets a new home.
Animal cruelty charges ‘absolutely’ coming for Howell dog hoarders
Health code violations may also be included, and most of the dogs were unlicensed.
Howell hoarder house: Numbers grow as pups prepared for adoption
The numbers of dogs inside a house in Howell continues to grow as the dogs are prepared for adoption.