PITTSBURGH — Police rescued 24 cats and kittens from a Pittsburgh home after complaints of animal hoarding.
Investigators said they served a search and seizure warrant in the 4000 block of Foster Street. They found the animals “living in deplorable conditions” inside. The owner was at the scene and surrendered the animals to Humane Animal Rescue on the North Side.
The Red Cross was called to assist two people living in the home. It was eventually condemned.
The investigation began after firefighters alerted officers to the presence of multiple cats inside the home when responding to a fire in late July.
Police said charges are pending.
Officials at Human Animal Rescue sent Channel 11 a statement:
“The cats and kittens from the Lawrenceville residence have had a very stressful day and our team would like to allow them time to calm down and settle in while they receive much needed medical attention. They are receiving medical treatment for fleas, skin issues caused by the fleas and upper respiratory infections.”
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