Isaac Yadgarov, 37, faces 96 counts of animal neglect and cruelty after 48 dogs were discovered in inhumane conditions in his one-bedroom apartment. Rescued by ACC, ASPCA, and NYPD, the dogs were found packed into tight spaces, surrounded by filth and lacking basic needs. Among them, three dogs were too sick to save and were euthanized. Authorities stressed the prevalence of animal hoarding and neglect cases in NYC, highlighting the challenge it poses to animal welfare organizations in their efforts to rescue and rehabilitate such animals.
"The defendant is accused of hoarding 48 Belgian Malinois in a cramped and filthy apartment filled with the animals' excrement," Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz said. "At least three of the dogs were too sick to be saved and had to be humanely euthanized due to neglect."
"Sadly, it is not uncommon to see large-scale cruelty and hoarding cases in New York City, with too many animals living in crowded, unsanitary, and unsustainable conditions," ACC Chief Programs Officer Ellen Curtis said. "These cases place tremendous strain on animal welfare organizations, but we are grateful for the support and partnership of the Queens District Attorney's office in holding individuals accountable and helping to intervene before even more animals suffer."
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