article_snippet: A couple who kept dozens of animals in such squalid conditions that two of dozens of animals had to be put down have been jailed for a total of six months.
article_snippet: Police who visited their home managed to save 40 of the animals but every single animal rescued had respiratory problems due to the lack of ventilation and vets recommended two were put down.
article_snippet: I don't recall in that near?y 30 years any office as serious as this involving so many animals in such a poor state.'
article_snippet: Police returned with the RSPCA on June 30 and found similar conditions. '
article_snippet: The couple were also banned from keeping animals for life and also banned from contesting the order for 10 years.
article_snippet: Many of the animals have since been rehomed thanks to the RSPCA. 