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Steuben County Animal Hoarding Crisis | Fort Wayne News
Steuben County is reeling from one of its worst animal hoarding crises ever, with rescuers pulling 42 animals—including 16 dogs and 26 cats—from a filthy, hazardous property where feces and chemical odors made entry nearly impossible. Though the animals aren’t starving, they’re plagued with fleas, worms, and ear mites, demanding intensive care before adoption. The rescue exposed a deeper systemic failure: no dedicated animal control officer in the county to catch neglect early, while neighboring areas have seen similar disasters. Indiana’s new laws now treat such offenses as felonies…
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