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9 Hudson Valley animals found in 'deplorable conditions', 1 arrested

A Hudson Valley man has been arrested following an investigation by the SPCA.

Photographs of the “deplorable conditions” at the Putnam County SPCA are visible throughout this article.

Putnam County: Man arrested following investigation by the Putnam County SPCA

Putnam County SPCA

The Putnam County SPCA announced the arrest of a resident over the weekend.

The Putnam County SPCA arrested a 57-year-old man for allegedly neglecting four chickens, three ducks and two roosters.

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Last week, the Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division met with Putnam County Child Protective Services caseworkers who reported possible animal neglect.

Putnam County SPCA

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“Putnam CPS Case staff had already opened a case regarding the care of a teenager at the residence when ducks, roosters and chickens were also observed in deplorable conditions,” the Putnam County SPCA said in a news release.

Animal cruelty charges have been filed against the unnamed 57-year-old Putnam County man following a criminal investigation by Putnam County SPCA Detectives.

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“Due to the nature of the case and the involvement of Child Protective Services, names and addresses are being withheld,” Putnam County officials said in the Hudson Valley Post.

The Putnam County man was charged with nine counts of failure to provide food and nine counts of neglect of seized animals.

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The good news: The nine animals were removed and placed in foster care where they are recovering, officials say.

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