(FOX40.COM) — A Chico couple, arrested for child and animal abuse, pleaded no contest on Thursday in Butte County Superior Court, according to the Butte County District Attorney.

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Officials reported that David Allen Petterson, 39, and Felicia Louise Whitrock-Wyatt, 37, were arrested after the Chico Police were called to their home on Glacier Peak Lane for an animal welfare check, following complaints from the neighborhood.

District Attorney Mike Ramsey said 37 animals were removed from the home, many unourished and unhealthy. Water bowls were found, but they were empty.

Ramsey also said the couple’s two non-verbal special-needs children, ages 8 and 10, are named as the victims of the child abuse.

Officials stated that whil

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