Woman Leaves 5 Animals Behind in Milford, 2 Dogs Euthanized: Police

MILFORD, CT — A woman is accused of leaving behind five animals when she moved out of Milford, which led to two dogs being euthanized, Milford police said in a news release Thursday.

On July 27, 2016, Milford Police Department received a complaint of possible cruelty to animals due to a house being abandoned at 92 Mayflower Place, Milford, police said. Investigation led to the arrest of Temisa Fossett, 45, of Ward Street, Naugatuck.

It was found that 5 animals had been left behind at a residence on Mayflower Place, Milford when the home was abandoned, police said. Two dogs were later euthanized due to poor health, police said.

Fossett is charged with the following:

Cruelty to Animals (5 counts)

Fossett was released on a Promise to Appear in Milford Court on Sept. 6.