Police: Woman Hoarded Zoo Of Sick Animals At Filthy Central Fla. Home
Officials: Neglected Potbelly Pig's Testicles Were Size Of Basketballs
POSTED: Wednesday, August 15, 2007
UPDATED: 10:24 am EDT August 16,
2007
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PALM BAY, Fla. -- A Central Florida woman was arrested Wednesday on felony animal cruelty charges after officials said they found a zoo of malnourished and diseased animals in filthy conditions.
IMAGES: Photos Of Animals
Joey Lynn Mendolia, 51, was charged with animal cruelty, abandonment and animals in distress after Palm Bay police and Brevard County Animal Control officials served a warrant at about 2 p.m. According to officials, about 30 cats -- some of which are malnourished and have leukemia or AIDS -- a couple of dogs, a dead kitten and a potbelly pig with enlarged testicles were taken from the home. Officers said the pig was so neglected that his testicles were enlarged to the size of a basketball.Veterinarians determined that the pig needed to be euthanized.Officers said they also noticed a foul odor of feces and urine coming from the home.Animal control officials said they have visited Mendolia's house several times, including earlier in the week. The pets are in the possession of animal control. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
IMAGES: Photos Of Animals Joey Lynn Mendolia, 51, was charged with animal cruelty, abandonment and animals in distress after Palm Bay police and Brevard County Animal Control officials served a warrant at about 2 p.m. According to officials, about 30 cats -- some of which are malnourished and have leukemia or AIDS -- a couple of dogs, a dead kitten and a potbelly pig with enlarged testicles were taken from the home. Officers said the pig was so neglected that his testicles were enlarged to the size of a basketball.Veterinarians determined that the pig needed to be euthanized.Officers said they also noticed a foul odor of feces and urine coming from the home.Animal control officials said they have visited Mendolia's house several times, including earlier in the week. The pets are in the possession of animal control. Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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