Melissa in the Morning: Animal Hoarding Cases

WICC The Voice of Connecticut · Jul 31, 2026 · 16m

A search warrant in Enfield led to a disturbing discovery — police say they found firearms, narcotics, and more than 50 animals inside a home, including an illegally possessed capuchin monkey. Days later, authorities say a Hamden warehouse was home to dozens of illegal reptiles, including 46 venomous snakes. How common and how dangerous are animal hoarding situations? We asked Annie Hornish, Connecticut State Director of Humane World for Animals.