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NEW BRITIAN - A city woman was arrested after she was found to have over-bred her dog, New Britain police said.

Janet Asakzey, 54, of 697 Osgood Ave., over-bred her 8-year-old Yorkshire Terrier named, “Titi,” to the point of the dog developing a large mass in her reproductive system, New Britain police said.

Police received a complaint about the dog’s condition in December, they said.

Titi also suffered from severe periodontal disease, which required the removal of numerous teeth and the discovery of bone decay in the dog’s mouth, police said.

Removal of the mass was recommended to Asakzey by three veterinarians, police said, but she did not follow the vets’ instructions and continued to breed the dog.

Asakzey surrendered Titi to New Britain Animal Control officers who were able to get the dog proper care. The dog was adopted.

A warrant was completed for Asakzey with one count of cruelty to an animal. She was arrested Thursday, booked and subsequently released on a $5,000,non-surety bond, police said.

Charles Paullin can be reached at 860-801-5074 or cpaullin@centralctcommunciations.com.