Albany woman charged with abandoning animals with no food, water

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An Albany woman is accused of animal cruelty.

Christine Berghela moved out of her Western Avenue apartment, but left five dogs and a cat behind for several days with no food and water – said police – who added the apartment was contaminated with feces, urine and garbage.

The animals are now being cared for at the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.