CHEYENNE — A man accused of hoarding more than 100 animals in “horrific” conditions was also investigated — but not convicted — for similar allegations more than three years ago, according to court documents reviewed by Cowboy State Daily on Tuesday.

The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced it had arrested Michael Ohern, 70, who is suspected of hoarding 102 animals including dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, tortoises, small birds and a goat.

The sheriff’s office recommended 22 counts of felony aggravated cruelty to animals against him for 22 animals the agency said it found dead in his possession.

Cheyenne Animal Shelter (CAS) workers are now scrambling to accommodate the new arrivals, many of which are underweight and requiring immediate veterinary attention, they told C

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