Town Condemns Animal Hoarding House in Miller Place

The Town of Brookhaven on Monday condemned a Miller Place house – the subject of many resident complaints – for unsanitary conditions brought about by animal hoarding.

Residents nearby contacted the Town about strong smells coming from the house and the presence of several pets that were living there in horrid conditions. Ten cats, two kittens and one dog were found in the house. They also reported that the yard was not maintained and had become an eyesore with overgrown vegetation throughout.

Town building inspectors, investigators and the Suffolk County SPCA searched the 24 Hunter Avenue and found an "overwhelming presence of animal waste on the floors, furniture and counter tops."

The lone tenant was served with a summons for property maintenance violations. The property owner was also cited for having no rental permit and property maintenance violations.