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Winsted woman accused of mistreating 40 dogs arraigned on Norwalk animal cruelty, property damage charges
Sarah Smolak’s hearing was brief but still drew a crowd of animal advocates. Connecticut News12 | Marissa Alter | May 28, 2025 at 5:43...
May 29
The domestic abuse survivor behind Desmond's Army
WTNH | by: Ashley Baylor | June 11, 2024 NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — There have been several animal abuse and abandonment stories lately....
May 21
2 dogs found abandoned in Shelton just a day apart
An animal advocate said there needs to be tougher consequences for dumping animals. FOX 61 | Author: Alyshia Hercules | May 15, 2025 |...
May 18
Winsted civil suit tries to force woman charged with animal cruelty to relinquish ownership of 21 dogs
Picture – H John Voorhees III/Hearst Connecticut Media CT INSIDER | By Brigitte Ruthman, Staff Writer | May 10, 2025 | WINSTED — Now...
May 10
Winsted woman facing dozens of animal cruelty charges appears in court
Sarah Smolak, right, appears with her attorney James Saraceni at state Superior Court in Torrington Thursday, May 8, 2025. – H John...
May 8
Connecticut officials detail efforts to break 'link' between animal and child abuse
Governor Ned Lamont, center, spoke Wednesday at the Newington headquarters of the Connecticut Humane Society to discuss the link between...
Apr 30
Winsted woman charged with animal cruelty fails to appear in court over safety concerns, lawyer says
Animal rights advocates from AMA Animal Rescue and Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates gather outside state Superior court in Torrington,...
Apr 24
Winsted woman faces 3 dozen counts of animal cruelty charges in most recent arrest
Officials say the outlook is good for the 27 rescued dogs in Winchester, Conn., but it will cost a lot of money to care for them and...
Apr 11
Winsted woman accused of animal cruelty now charged by Norwalk police with damaging former rental
Sarah Smolak, 28, of Winsted, already charged with animal cruelty, was arrested by Norwalk police on allegations she damaged a landlord's...
Apr 1
Meriden animal control seeks answers after emaciated dog found without her puppies
Watch the complete video: https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/meriden-animal-control-seeks-answers-emaciated-dog-found-without-pupp...
Mar 25
Second dog found dead in garbage bag in less than a week in East Hartford
FOX 61 | by Sean Humphrey | March 23, 2025 | EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — East Hartford Animal Control reported Sunday that a dog was found...
Mar 24
$5,000 reward for information on deceased golden retriever in E. Hartford
CAUTION TRIGGER PHOTOS Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates | March 22, 2025 | E. HARTFORD, Conn. — Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates...
Mar 23
$8,000 reward offered for stolen dog named Marshmallow
Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates | March 20, 2025 | WINSTED, Conn. — Desmond's Army Animal Law Advocates is offering a $8,000 reward...
Mar 22
CT rescue dog found 'severely malnourished' gets 'fresh start' with new family
The Register Citizen | By Abby Weiss | March 20, 2025 | AÂ rescue dog that was found "severely malnourished" with an open wound has...
Mar 20
Ansonia Animal Cruelty Case Suspects Due In Court
Valley Independent Sentinel | by Jasmine Wright | March 20, 2025 | ANSONIA—Three men are accused of neglecting 11 dogs in an Ansonia...
Mar 20
Second suspect charged in Winsted animal cruelty case that involved 27 seized dogs, police say
Winchester police charged David Reid with animal cruelty in connection with 27 dogs that were seized from a home on Strong Terrace...
Mar 19
Dead golden retriever found in garbage can; owner sought
It posted images to its Facebook page. WARNING: They may be unsettling to see. Â (WFSB) | By Rob Polansky | March 18, 2025 | EAST...
Mar 18
Winchester woman arrested for animal cruelty; 24 dog seized
(WTNH) | by: Bailey Wright | March 18, 2025 | WINCHESTER, Conn. — A Winstead woman is facing animal cruelty charges after Winchester...
Mar 18
Dog in Cheshire's care 'deteriorated significantly' according to vet's letter in the state report
About 24 animal rights advocates march at a rally in front of Cheshire Town Hall on Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Many of those who marched...
Mar 18
Animal control looks for owner of seriously neglected dog found in Meriden
Animal control officers are looking for the owner of a dog that was found seriously neglected in Meriden last week. NBC Connecticut |...
Mar 3
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