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The Passaic County SPCA rescued 28 dogs and four cats from a West Milford woman accused of living in filth with the animals. SPCA agents call the conditions at Mayme Puccio?s Gould Road home deplorable.

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The Passaic County SPCA rescued 28 dogs and four cats from a West Milford woman accused of living in filth with the animals. SPCA agents call the conditions at Mayme Puccio?s Gould Road home deplorable.

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