WATERBURY, Conn. (WFSB) - A man is facing several animal cruelty charges faced a judge on Wednesday in Waterbury.

Prosecutors hit the suspect with 31 total counts, they allegedly found 20 dead cats, as well as a dead dog.

Some were inside a trailer, others were in a cooler.

The defense said he’s homeless, and claims this all happened at his girlfriend’s home.

No further details were released.

Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.

Copyright 2025 WFSB. All rights reserved.

See Full Page