Nearly 100 Animals Rescued from St. Clair County Hoarding Case
Nearly 100 animals were surrendered following a hoarding investigation at a property on North 39th Street in Washington Park, St. Clair County, where investigators described deplorable conditions.
St. Louis, MO, July 23, 2026 —
Washington Park, IL – Investigators responded to a property on North 39th Street in Washington Park, St. Clair County, where nearly 100 animals were surrendered following a hoarding investigation. The conditions at the residence were described as deplorable by investigators.
The exact number of animals surrendered was not provided, but sources indicate it was close to 100. The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the investigation. Further details regarding the specific types of animals involved, the owner(s) of the property, and the timeline of the investigation were not immediately available.
Officials stated that the animals were found in substandard living conditions. The investigation is ongoing, and no further information was released regarding potential charges or the current location and care of the surrendered animals.
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