Edison, New Jersey Home Condemned After Over 100 Animals Found During Medical Response
In southern Edison, New Jersey, first responders found over 100 small animals in unsanitary conditions during a routine medical call. An early afternoon home health emergency on Stony Road West prompted police and emergency response.
One of the men called 911. Doctors found unusually many animals in the house’s upper floors and basement. Middlesex County Health, Edison OEM, Animal Control, and Hazardous Materials responded.
The investigators found 14 dogs, 60 chickens, 34 rabbits, 9 pigeons, and other birds. Rare breeds like English Angoras and Lion-Head rabbits were in pet shows. Basement animal carcasses indicate neglect and poor living conditions. Animals entered polluted cellars.
Because the animals were on multiple floors, Police Commissioner Thomas Bryan called it escalated hoarding. The house was condemned, the power was off, and the ventilation system was on to improve air quality. Bryan said the building needs repairs but the neighborhood is safe.
Shelters, farms, and care facilities house rescued animals. Even though the homeowner owns the animals, Edison Police Detective Bureau and Animal Control Unit are investigating animal cruelty. Authorities will assess animals’ health, medical, behavioral, and adoption or shelter needs.
This incident emphasizes property safety, animal welfare, and public health. Police found a dangerous environment for humans and animals after a medical emergency. Many pigeons, rabbits, chickens, and dogs in a small space complicate animal-keeping regulations. Local officials say extreme animal hoarding endangers animals and people.
Due to the number of animals, their conditions, the dwelling condemnation, and pending legal actions, this case may intensify the examination of multi-species households, especially in residential areas with a high animal population. Public health agencies, animal welfare advocates, and community members will likely follow this case in court and animal care.
Contact officials about animal hoarding, unsafe housing, and overcrowding. Edison’s many people and animals are sanitary and structural hazards. Local officials hope this incident will raise awareness and prompt earlier intervention in similar situations.
Sources
ABC7 New York report from Edithon incident
FOX 5 NY coverage of the rescue operation
CBS News New York story on animals found in Edison
