More Than 150 Animals Removed From Hadley Property During Cruelty Investigation: MSPCA

HADLEY, MA — An animal cruelty investigation led to the removal of more than 150 animals from a property in Hadley, the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals-Angell reported.

"The majority of the animals are birds, including farm birds like chickens and geese, as well as domestic birds, such as cockatiels and parrots," MSPCA-Angell said in a Facebook post.

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"There are also goats, cows, pigs, sheep, rabbits, and one pony. Additionally, there are some wildlife that are illegal to have as pets in Massachusetts, including a deer and some Canada geese," the post said.

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Many of the animals had been deprived of adequate food and water, according to the post, and most were also living without sufficient shelter.

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MSPCA Law Enforcement obtained a warrant to remove the animals and conducted the ensuing operation with the assistance of Hadley police, according to the post.

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The animals were taken to MSPCA-Angell, where they were evaluated, the post said.

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