Woman kept 271 animals in cottage, court hears

A WOMAN who was obsessed with collecting animals kept 271 creatures crammed in her cottage in "dismal and depressing" conditions, a court heard yesterday.

The animals were emaciated, often covered in faeces and urine and suffering from infections and injuries, Preston Magistrates' Court was told.

Nine of the animals had to be put down shortly after RSPCA inspectors removed them from the property.