Connecticut AG Sought Custody of Mistreated Animals from Dangerous Rescue Facility

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filed a petition seeking state custody of 70 animals—including cats, dogs, ducks, goats, and a pony—that were being kept in unsanitary, overcrowded conditions at an animal rescue. The animals are now being treated at various facilities, and the state planned to work to find them permanent homes.

• Documents: CT Press Release
• Document Type: Press Releases/Statements
• States: Connecticut
• Issues: Animal Welfare Public Lands & Wildlife
• Era: Non-Federal
• Action Type: Litigation