Isaak Yadgarov, 37, was hit with 48 counts of cruelty to animals and 48 charges of neglecting an impounded animal — one for each maltreated pooch, officials said.

The animal rescuers who removed the dogs from the overcrowded apartment believe many of canines had never been outside

When rescuers walked into a New York City apartment this May, they knew that the scene was unlikely to be good, but they had no idea it would be “one of the most disturbing” cases they’d ever seen. Animal Care Centers of NYC Forty Belgian Malinois dogs were living in the small,