Police: 16 animals removed from Torrington home; 2 people arrested

May 18, 2022, 2:11amUpdated on May 18, 2022

By: News 12 Staff

Police say they found six dogs, eight cats, a lizard and a hedgehog living in unsanitary conditions at a home on Washington Avenue in Torrington.

They say the animals were dehydrated and underweight.

Police say Nicolina Scalora and Gregory Zarins face 16 counts of animal cruelty.

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