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Ten Years Later: Animals Remembered | Providence News
Ten years after one of New England’s most shocking animal cruelty cases, survivors of the Westport horror still thrive—thanks to the relentless work of rescuers at West Place sanctuary. In 2016, authorities uncovered 1,400 animals, dead and dying, on a 70-acre property—dogs, cats, cows, pigs—all suffering from neglect and disease. Though 26 people were charged, legal hurdles—including a key witness’s own investigation—led to most charges being dropped. Yet ten defendants had already pleaded guilty. Today, the sanctuary honors the victims and vows to prevent such tragedies, spotlighting how…
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