India, July 22 -- A 77-year-old woman, Gail Giustino, was arrested by authorities in Martin County after they discovered more than 80 caged cats and 12 dogs inside her home, WPTV reported. In a press conference held Monday afternoon in Stuart's Foxwood community, Sheriff John Budensiek referred to the situation as the worst case of animal hoarding he has seen in Martin County, Florida .

Giustino had worked for the postal service and had allegedly been collecting feral cats along her route. According to Budensiek, animal control had tried to access the house over the past week. However, they were unable to do so because the homeowner was uncooperative.

Giustino has been arrested on two misdemeanor charges.

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