Serial animal hoarder in Montopoli di Sabina
The woman has been the subject of several seizure orders and received a final conviction for animal cruelty in 2022.
On 27 April Animal Law Italia filed a criminal complaint (denuncia-querela) with a request for seizure at the Public Prosecutor’s Office of Rieti against Barbara Cavicchioli, who lives in Montopoli di Sabina and received a final conviction for animal cruelty in 2022. Three days later, on 30 April, Carabinieri from the Poggio Mirteto company went to her home and seized 52 animals, 48 of them dogs, which were entrusted to local associations.
Last update: 30 April 2026 — 52 animals seized
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30 April 2026
52 animals seized
27 April 2026