One hundred twelve animals of various types and sizes were seized from a Milwaukee man’s home by animal control authorities, according to FOX6 Milwaukee.
A 46-year-old man was arrested, as district attorneys are still reviewing possible charges of animal cruelty in what is being referred to as an “animal hoarding” case.
The Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission and police rescued what they described as “every animal under the sun,” with some neglected, not surviving the ordeal.
Milwaukee Police were serving a search warrant when they found the unimaginable number of animals.
The scene was described as very dark, with “cages of birds all over the place,” with many deceased animals having to be left at the scene. Investigators found several skeletons of smaller animals such as quail.
“Every time you turn the corner, it was something different,” said Karen Sparapani, director of the animal control commission.
Among the animals were many domestic as well as exotic creatures: alligators, turkeys, rabbits, dogs, snakes, ducks, and other farm animals.