Hoarding 70 cats
North Strabane, PA (US)

Incident Date: Friday, Mar 7, 2008
County: Washington

Disposition: Not Charged

Abuser names unreleased

Washington County Humane Society officers removed more than 70 cats from a North Strabane home Friday, citing unsanitary conditions.

Humane Society officers said they were forced to get a warrant to enter the home along Acme Road.

Once inside, they said they began loading all the cats into crates and then took them to the Humane Society for evaluation.

Officers said the cats were well fed, but the home was filled with feces and garbage and was unsuitable for not only cats, but also humans.

"They all seem to be as far as good weight and there are some cats that are sick," said Vicki Schmalzried, with the Humane Society. "It's just that basically there are so many cats living in unsanitary conditions."

Humane Society officers said they are not sure if charges will be filed against the owner.

Once the cats are evaluated, they will be available for adoption.

References

• The Pittsburgh Channel - March 8, 2008

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