Nearly 40 animals rescued, 7 found dead in freezer at South Jersey home: police

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. - A horrifying case of animal cruelty was discovered when police searched a home in Galloway Township earlier this week.

Officers responded to the 300 block of Cresson Avenue after several reports of animals living in inhumane conditions.

A total of 43 animals were found inside the home, some living and some dead.

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Seven dogs and 29 cats were rescued, while two dogs, one cat and four kittens were found dead inside a freezer.

Nancy Santos, 57, was placed in custody and charged with 43 counts of animal neglect.

Police say the rescued animals were re-located thanks to Kimmy’s Safe Haven Rescue, The Atlantic County Animal Shelter, and A-Academy Animal Control.