Nearly 50 dead cats and 160 live cats were found and removed from a home in Plumas Lake on Tuesday, according to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said Animal Care Services responded to the home on Sundance Drive after numerous complaints. I found cats scattered throughout the house. Many were fleeing, afraid of humans. Authorities said the owner told Animal Services that she owned a feral cat rescue. It’s unclear whether she went looking for cats or if they were dropped off by people in the community, according to the sheriff’s office. Animal services were still at the home Thursday, continuing to remove cats. Authorities said it would be days before the home was completely free of cats. The owner has not been identified because charges have not been filed while the case is under investigation. they will still need community support to care for the animals. Learn more about the agency and how you can help on their website. See more coverage of California’s top stories here | Download our app.
Nearly 50 dead cats and 160 live cats were found and removed from a home in Plumas Lake on Tuesday, according to the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said animal care services responded to the home on Sundance Drive after numerous complaints.
The sheriff’s office said staff found cats scattered throughout the home. Many were fleeing, afraid of humans.
Authorities said the owner told animal services she owned a feral cat rescue. It’s unclear whether she went looking for cats or if they were dropped off by people in the community, according to the sheriff’s office.
Animal Services was still at the home as of Thursday, continuing to remove cats. Authorities said it would be days before the home was completely free of cats.
The owner was not identified because charges were not filed while the case was under investigation.
The Yuba County Animal Services team is receiving help from outside rescue agencies, but will still need community support to care for the animals. Learn more about the agency and how you can help on their website.
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