FREETOWN, Mass. — Nearly 30 under-nourished animals have been take from a Bristol County home by the MSPCA, according to a release.
Miranda Rosyski, 21, has been arrested and charged with 13 counts of animal cruelty after 18 goats and nine dogs were taken from her Freetown home, the MSPCA said.
“The allegations in this case are disturbing. We appreciate the efforts of the MSPCA’s Law Enforcement Department in contacting us and working with us to fully investigate this very serious matter,” said District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III.
Three dogs were found dead at the home on Howland Road. The surviving animals were all malnourished.
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Six of the dogs—comprised of Redbone Coonhounds, Standard Poodles and one Black Labrador—were well enough to be placed, and have since been adopted into new homes. Three dogs remain in the care of the MSPCA, two of which are being treated for heartworm.
Would-be adopters are encouraged to visit the MSPCA’s Nevins Farm Adoption Center in Methuen to inquire about and meet the remaining dogs, all female Redbone Coonhounds: four-year-old Fancy, Bella, aged seven and Peyton, aged three. Hours and directions can be found at mspca.org.
The goats, described as Nigerian Dwarfs, are recovering at the MSPCA at Nevins Farm in Methuen. Three goats died shortly after arriving at Nevins Farm. Fifteen are now available for adoption—including four who are pregnant.
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