Animal cruelty shock: 61 dogs and cats rescued in Malaga province town

In a shocking case of animal cruelty in Velez-Malaga, Malaga province, Spanish authorities have rescued 61 dogs and cats from a hoarder's home. Neighbours had complained about constant barking, meowing, and a foul smell emanating from the property. Upon investigation, police found the animals living in extreme filth, suffering from serious illnesses, and malnutrition.

The 53-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of continuing animal abuse had been collecting stray, abandoned, and lost animals without providing proper care. Many animals had microchips, suggesting they could be lost pets. Despite emergency veterinary care, some animals died due to severe malnutrition and diseases. The woman's mother, who owns the property, is in her eighties.

The case has raised concerns about Noah’s syndrome, a condition linked to compulsive animal hoarding, though it has not been confirmed. The rescued animals are now being cared for by shelters and protection centers, with hopes of finding them new homes.

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