(Updated, 9:40 a.m. July 21 to correct charges came from animal control officers).
Two residents of Southgate Square are facing charges after Fairfax County Police rescued more than 30 animals from the Reston home last May.
More than 35 cats and two dogs were taken from the home in the 2200 block of Southgate Square in mid-May after a neighbor called police about a strong odor.
Fairfax County Animal Control officers have charged Catherine Nagle, 71, and Daniel Orenge, also 71, with eight counts of inadequate care of animals by owner and six counts of animal cruelty. Both charges are misdemeanors. Both will appear in court on July 30.
At the time of the rescue, the animals were taken to Pender Veterinary Centre for evaluation, treatment and placement, said FCPD spokeswoman Lucy Caldwell.
“All animals were treated by veterinarian with varying degrees of medical issues,” she said. “One puppy was fine and had no medical issues.”
The animals are currently at the Fairfax County Animal Shelter, Caldwell said.
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