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Investigators are back at a Glen Cove home where dozens of animals were found living in what officials have described as squalid conditions.

On Monday, Glen Cove police and the Nassau County SPCA said they had already rescued 65 cats and two dogs from inside the home.

Today, teams of workers began pulling out several more. Throughout the day, News 12 spotted over half a dozen cats still inside the home.

More than 50 of those cats were taken to the Cove Animal Rescue, while the rest were transferred for emergency care.

"They're so vulnerable," Cove Animal Rescue Co-Director Diane Connolly said. "Their eyes get bad and of course they were flea-ridden, and that's what we're working on now to get them de-flea and comfortable."

Glen Cove police said the department had visited the home several times over the last several years, but were unable to get inside until yesterday afternoon.

On Monday, police executed a search warrant at 124 St. Andrews Ln. after the homeowner's 18-year-old daughter called in a complaint about the conditions she and her 12-year-old sister were living in.

Inside, officials said they found dozens of animals in extreme neglect.

Investigators said every square inch of the home was covered in cats, feces, urine and clutter.

'I feel terrible about what they're doing to the animals," Glen Cove resident Stella Solomita said.

Glen Cove police arrested the homeowner, Olena Horbatko, 54. They charged her with 67 counts of animal cruelty, two counts of reckless endangerment and one count of endangering the welfare of a child.

Officials said the cats ranged from kittens to mature adults and many were suffering from various health-related issues.

Donnolly said the rescue needs the community's support now more than ever, including financial donations, cat food and flea medication.

"We would love their backing," she said. "We are using all of our resources literally, which of course in these days, are a little tested anyway."

The investigation is ongoing.