These days, Eleanor is getting lots of love from her new forever family. Mike Couch adopted the Sphynx through the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society after being rescued from an unhealthy living situation.

"Seeing her come up for adoption was an amazing chain of events that lead her to us," Mike said.

Eleanor is just one of the 100 animals found living in squalor inside a Troy residence last year.

David and Michelle Hempstead are now charged with 17 counts of animal cruelty at their home on 92 Campbell Avenue. Court papers detail a laundry list of animal neglect allegations from matted fur, to flea infestations, and malnourishment.

Todd Cramer from the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society says criminal charges like these send an important message to would be animal abusers.

Michelle also faces two additional counts of selling a diseased animal to the public, Todd says knowing where your adopted pet is coming from can help tamper illegal breeding and animal abuse.

"The person doesn't want you to meet the pet or see the conditions, it may be a sign that something isn't right at the home," Todd warned.

Mike who occasionally volunteers with the Humane Society says it also brings awareness to the importance of finding healthy homes for animal rescues. He says animals can cohabitate but owners just need to be aware of their space limitations.

"It's making sure you don't overwhelm yourself, but not overloading the space you have with other animals that have different temperaments."

He adds, the silver lining to all this, is now Eleanor has found her perfect family.

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society says it has placed about 98 percent of the animals rescued in forever homes. For now, the Hempsteads are out on bail until their next scheduled court appearance.