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NDTV
4 days ago
- NDTV
48 Dogs Found Cramped In One-Bedroom New York Apartment, Owner Arrested
A man in the US has been charged with keeping 48 Belgian Malinois dogs in a cramped one-bedroom apartment in Queens, New York City. The canines were rescued from the flat where they had been living in squalid, inhumane conditions without access to sunlight or outdoor space, reported People. Isaak Yadgarov, 37, has been taken into custody by NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad detectives and charged with 96 misdemeanour charges for animal neglect and failure to provide proper sustenance, according to a statement from Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz. The incident came to light on May 8 when the NYPD and NYC's Animal Care Centers responded to a seventh-floor apartment after Yadgarov was evicted. Responders reportedly discovered a hoarding scenario "beyond comprehension," with dogs jammed into kitchen drawers, closets, and cages. The dogs, from puppies to mature adults, were found to be extremely frightened and undersocialised when discovered. Rescuers worked for two days to securely find, remove, and transfer the canines to care facilities, reports suggest. According to the statement, three of the dogs were so sick that they had to be put down. The others are in the care of nearby shelters where they are fed and given medical attention. "The defendant is accused of keeping dozens of dogs in unsanitary and deplorable conditions, unable to move freely and surrounded by filth. Animals are voiceless and vulnerable and deserve to be treated with basic care and decency," Ms Katz said. Yadgarov allegedly told investigators that he intended to willingly surrender the dogs, but disappeared after the eviction. If found guilty, he faces up to a year behind bars. "This rescue operation is a stark reminder of the need to address and prevent animal cruelty in New York City," said ASPCA President and CEO Matt Bershadker. He added, "These Belgian Malinois mixes, who represent only a fraction of the animal lives saved through our partnership with the NYPD, are finally receiving the love and care they deserve. We look forward to witnessing their journey to new homes where they will be free to experience life as a beloved pet, likely for the first time."
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Newsweek
Horror As 48 Dogs Found Crammed in NYC Apartment: 'Some Hidden in Closets'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. In what officials are calling one of the most-shocking cases of animal neglect in recent memory, 48 Belgian Malinois and German shepherd mix dogs were rescued from a severely overcrowded apartment in Queens, New York City. The animals had been living in squalid, inhumane conditions without access to sunlight or outdoor space. Detectives from the NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad have arrested 37-year-old Isaak Yadgarov, charging him with 48 counts of animal cruelty and 48 counts of neglecting an impounded animal. Police say Yadgarov did not live in the apartment but had a listed address in Fresh Meadows, about four miles away. Animal Care Centers of NYC (ACC) and the ASPCA responded to the disturbing scene around 11:30 a.m. last Thursday; they found dogs crammed into every corner of the seventh-floor apartment, including closets and kitchen cabinets, and behind furniture. "It is one of the most-disturbing animal-welfare cases that we have ever encountered," ACC said in a viral video on TikTok. "These dogs were found living in a filthy, cramped Queens apartment with no access to the outdoors, no fresh air or sunlight, and no place but their tiny, cramped quarters to go to the bathroom." Rescuers help the 48 dogs found in the filthy NYC apartment. Rescuers help the 48 dogs found in the filthy NYC apartment. @nycacc/TikTok "These dogs have reportedly lived in total confinement for their entire lives," said Tara Mercado, ACC's director of behavior and shelter operations. "We found full-grown Malinois hidden in cabinets and crammed behind furniture." The animals—ranging from young puppies to full-grown adults—were severely undersocialized and fearful when discovered. Rescuers worked for two days to safely locate, remove, and transport the dogs to care facilities. "They received immediate medical care and grooming, probably for the first time in their lives," said ACC. "Even walking was hard for them, as they had likely never had so much room to move." Shelter Animals Count says approximately 250,000 animals are estimated to be victims of animal hoarding each year in the United States, with dogs being one of the most commonly hoarded species alongside cats The rescue was made possible through a collaborative effort between ACC, the ASPCA, and more than 10 specialized rescue partners. Most of the dogs have now been placed in temporary foster or rescue situations. "Their journey is just beginning as they slowly adjust to the world they've never known," ACC said. "But they're safe and starting to heal because of extraordinary teamwork and community support." Yadgarov had been the subject of complaints for nearly two years, neighbors and rescue organizations said. The operation moved forward only after the property's landlord initiated eviction proceedings. Yadgarov was issued a desk appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Queens Criminal Court on June 2. The ACC shared the story on TikTok where the video has over 1.2 million views. In the clip, they urged people to continue to adopt as shelters in New York City continue to struggle with capacity issues. Adoption fees for all large dogs have been waived through the end of May. "Please consider adopting and help us give more dogs the second chance that they deserve," the ACC said. Newsweek reached out to the NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad via email for comment.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Yahoo
Owner of 48 Malinois dogs found in cramped Queens apt. charged with animal cruelty
Detectives have criminally charged the owner of nearly 50 Belgian Malinois dogs that were found trapped together in a cramped, filthy Queens apartment, police said Wednesday. Members of the NYPD Animal Cruelty Squad hit Isaak Yadgarov, 37, with 48 counts of cruelty to animals and 48 counts of neglecting an impounded animal — one for each maltreated pooch, officials said. The dogs were found in the Rego Park home on 62nd Rd. near Yellowstone Blvd. around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, cops said. There were so many jammed into a single apartment that the canines were found cowering in closets and kitchen cupboards, said officials from Animal Care Centers of NYC, which rescued the animals with the ASPCA. Rescuers found 48 dogs in the apartment. Eight were in such poor health that they had to be euthanized on the spot, a source with knowledge of the case said. 'These dogs have reportedly lived in total confinement for their entire lives,' said Tara Mercado, ACC's director of behavior and shelter operations. 'We found full-grown Malinois hidden in cabinets and crammed behind furniture.' More than 10 of the large, pure-breed dogs were found climbing all over each other in the apartment's hallway by the front door, a photo taken at the scene shows. The animals, which ranged from puppies to fully grown adults, had never been outside, an ACC spokeswoman said. Yadgarov didn't live in the apartment and had an address about four miles away in Fresh Meadows, cops said. Neighbors of the seventh-floor dwelling and animal rescue groups have been complaining about Yadgarov's apartment of horrors for nearly two years. Action was finally taken after the landlord began eviction procedures, officials said. After taking him into custody, detectives gave Yadgarov a desk appearance ticket. He's expected to show up in Queens Criminal Court to answer the charges on June 2, cops said. The ASPCA said the animals were 'living in extremely unsanitary and overcrowded conditions.' It took two days to safely locate, recover and transport the dogs to ACC and ASPCA shelters. The ACC was currently working on adoption procedures with breed-specific rescues that focus on working with Belgian Malinois, a spokeswoman said.
