Connelly, Joann
Hebron Animal Rescue
Joann Connelly, 59, was charged with three counts of animal cruelty after state police described the home as “deplorable and unsanitary,” with “an overwhelming odor of urine and feces,” according to an affidavit. Animal seized included dogs, cats, ducks, a goat, a parakeet, and a pony from the farm. The state is seeking custody of 70 animals seized from an overcrowded and unsanitary Hebron animal rescue after the owner of the rescue was charged with animal cruelty and custody of 33 dogs, 28 cats, five ducks, three goats, and a pony seized from the CT Pregnant Dog and Cat Rescue. Animal control officers found the home to be in disarray with large quantities of trash throughout the property, including a full Dumpster, dozens of trash bags, several animal cages, empty plastic buckets, and unused cans of animal food. A March 25 search warrant executed by Hebron animal control, state animal control officers, as well as state police, and municipal animal control officers from surrounding towns recovered the animals, some of which were missing fur, had discharge around their eyes, skin conditions, and minor injuries. Connelly was released on a promise to appear. Part of her release, Connelly cannot possess any animals and cannot return to the house where the animals were held, as it’s uninhabitable.
- Listing ID: 28315