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Suffolk SPCA: Neglected animals found on Aquebogue farm

Quick ReadSPCA officials used a search warrant to enter the Sound Avenue property and spent the day combing through a haphazard menagerie of farm animals.

Cows and chicken are seen as SPCA officers

Photo credit: Ed Betz | Cows and chicken are seen as SPCA officers execute a search warrant investigating dead animals in Riverhead, Sunday. (March 21, 2010)

Responding to complaints about malnourished animals on an Aquebogue farm, Suffolk SPCA officials searched the site Sunday and found about 100 farm animals, many appearing to be emaciated and others dead.

The property owner, who was not at the farm, gave no explanation for the condition of the animals, officials said.

SPCA officials used a search warrant to enter the Sound Avenue property...

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