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Thursday, November 12, 2009

115 purebred cats removed from Montgomery County home

Animal rescue groups removed 115 purebred cats from a Montgomery County home on Wednesday in what officials call a rescue gone awry.

Rescuers were alerted to conditions inside a house in the 2000 block of Berkly Road in Audubon in August and found scores of emacatiated cats, infested with fleas and parasites. Because the rescue groups had no place to put the cats - among them Himalyans, Persians, Ragdolls, Maine Coon and Siamese - they left them in the home and arranged to supervise the care of the cats.

But conditions did not improve and with the help of the Pennsylvania SPCA, rescuers went back in and removed the cats.

"They were in really bad shape," said Pat Maloney of Pet Adoption and Lifecare Society, which led the rescue.

The owner of the property - who has not at this point been charged with animal cruelty - operated as a rescue, taking in cats that were scheduled to be euthanized at area shelters, said Maloney.

The only problem was "they forgot the adoption part," and it became a hoarding situation, she said.

Officials with the PSPCA said they are awaiting medical reports before determining whether charges will be filed against the owner.

The cats were taken to an undisclosed facility to receive vet care. Four cats were in critical condition with various illnesses yesterday. Maloney said they want to keep the location secret for fear of people dumping cats there.

Anyone interested in adopting the cats or donating money or supplies for their care should check out the PALS Website or call 610-299-1860
 
Posted by Amy Worden @ 12:39 AM  Permalink | 1 comment
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  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:40 PM, 11/12/2009
    What a horrible shame this is! Truthfully people desiring to rescue cats get in WAY over their heads. No one wants to take care of these innocent ones and this person must have mental and physical issues. Hopefully these kitties will get the care they need (which is considerable) and find homes. More likely the overpopulation will still cause some to be put down
    — Sandynhercats


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About Amy Worden
Amy Worden is a politics and government reporter for the Inquirer. In that capacity she has explored a range of animal issues from dog kennel law improvements and horse slaughter to the comeback of peregrine falcons and pigeon hunts. From hamsters to horses, animals have always been part of her life. To pass along a tip or contact Amy, click here.
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