Dozens of animals, including several that were dead, have been removed from a home in Sterling, according to officials.
Officials from the animal control program of the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments said they seized 42 animals, including eight dead animals, from a home on Margaret Henry Road.
The animals that were removed included a pony, 14 dogs, a goat, a potbellied pig, a bearded dragon, feral cats, kittens, a chicken, a rooster, guinea pigs and pet rats, according to NECCOG.
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WATCH HEREThey said this was part of an open investigation and no one has been charged.
State police said troopers responded to the home around 10:14 a.m. on March 5 to assist Northeast Connecticut Chamber of Governments animal control with service of a search warrant and they have an active investigation in conjunction with NECCOG.
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SIGN UP On Thursday afternoon, a person at the home said they didn't have a comment.
