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Trenton woman pleads guilty to animal cruelty after 143 cats euthanized

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LOGAN — A 56-year-old Trenton woman has admitted to negligently caring for dozens of cats at her local animal sanctuary after law enforcement uncovered biohazardous conditions. Melissa E. Cowley accepted a plea deal that spares her from serving jail time.

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