Dozens of animals have been seized from a “serial” animal cruelty offender’s property – with the RSPCA revealing the horrifying number of animals previously taken from her care.

A woman branded a “serial” animal cruelty offender – who has had over 400 animals removed from her care over the past decade – has landed in hot water again after animal welfare officers seized dozens of horses and cats found in poor living conditions.

Victorian RSPCA officers conducted a compliance check at the woman’s property in Ararat, in the state’s Central Highlands region, on Wednesday.

A total of 13 horses and 24 cats at the property were allegedly found in “poor living conditions” and some showed signs of illnesses, the RSPCA said in a statement.

The animals were taken to an RSPCA shelter for assessment and veterinary care.

The owner was previously disqualified for life from owning or being in charge of more than five cats, in addition to a five-year order imposed by the County Court of Victoria in 2024 barring her from being in charge for more than five horses.