A Middleborough woman is charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty after numerous malnourished dogs were found in her home. 

Police say animal control officers went to the home of Kimberly Ann Savino on October 17th after receiving concerning reports about horses on the property.  The officers found 17 dogs, two cats and a turtle in the home, and all were in need of medical care. 

The house has been condemned as a health and fire hazard.