The animals, which included dogs, cats, and other wild animals were rescued from what police described as "deplorable" conditions in the home.
Police have charged 29-year-old Isaiah Gurley with torture, aggravated cruelty to animals and arson.
The suspect was seen dragging a motionless dog before setting the animal on fire, police say.
A new law in Nassau County is tightening restrictions against animal abusers, extending the amount of time an offender will remain on SPCA's registry, and creating stricter punishments for people who harm animals.
A bizarre crime caught on camera led to the arrests of a group of suspects accused of removing a swan from a park in Queens and then stuffing the bird into a car.