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Over 30 malnourished animals seized from New Hampshire home

Photo courtesy Derry Police Department

Police seized more than 30 malnourished animals from a New Hampshire home, according to Derry police.

After neighbors reported possible animal neglect at a home in Derry, police and Derry Animal Control began to investigate, police said. They executed a search warrant for the property Friday and found a horse, 17 chickens, three dogs, six cats, six birds, a guinea pig, and an iguana at the residence. Many of the animals did not have any food, and others had a limited supply, according to police.

The woman who owned the animals surrendered them to the Stratham SPCA and Derry Animal Control, police said. She told police that she had suffered a financial hardship and could no longer afford to feed the animals. She voluntarily turned them over to authorities.

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Derry police are investigating the incident along with Derry Public Health and Code Enforcement officials. No charges have been filed.

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