15 Dogs, 2 Children Found in 'Unsanitary Living Conditions' in Nassau Home, Woman Arrested: Cops

North Merrick, NY — A 36-year-old North Merrick woman was arrested on Tuesday after she was found to have 15 dogs and two children living in her home in "unsanitary living conditions," according to Nassau Police.

The Nassau County SPCA requested assistance from First Precinct officers to investigate a complaint of animal cruelty at 28 Aster Ave., according to police.

The dogs that were in the house, living in crates, were removed and taken to the Town of Hempstead Animal Shelter, police said.

Google Maps photo: 28 Aster Avenue in North Merrick

Child Protective Services were notified, and two minors living in the home were taken to a local hospital for evaluation, police said.

A resident of the home, Yvette Seibert, surrendered at the First Precinct, police said.

She is charged with four counts of endangering the welfare of a child, neglect of an impounded animal and torturing or injuring animals/failure to provide sustenance, police said.

She will be arraigned on Wednesday.