Bucks County SPCA authorities on Monday provided an update about the discovery of 53 cats found locked up in a Falls Township storage facility Friday.
SPCA Spokeswoman Cindy Kelly said she had “Good news to report on our 53 rescued cats!”
Everyone is eating well and resting comfortably in their own warm safe space at our two shelters while they recover from their ordeal, she said.
“Our medical team is fast at work, attending to their specific needs. Many of the cats are being treated for ear mites, upper respiratory infections, and fleas. Several seriously ill cats are quite thin and have ulcerated wounds as a result of having to live in their own filth for prolonged periods. But even these cats are brighter and more active after a few days of good food, clean water, and medical treatment,” she said.
Our animal cruelty investigation is ongoing. We believe the cats are not originally from the Lower Bucks area where the storage facility is located. They were housed in the unheated unit for less than two weeks while their owner was searching for new housing. The owner is facing multiple charges of animal cruelty and neglect, authorities said.
Kelly said investigators have identified the suspect but would not be releasing the name until charges are formally filed which is expected to happen by next Friday.
We want to make sure the criminal charges filed are in accordance with the medical status of each and every cat left in the storage unit, Kelly said, and by the end of next week we will have a fuller and more through picture on each of the rescued cats medical status.
We’re not looking to overcharge, Kelly said, in order to file the appropriate charges our investigation needs a little more time.
Bucks County SPCA responded on Friday March 1 “to another sad case of animal hoarding and neglect” in Falls Twp.
Falls Twp. Animal Control discovered 53 cats being housed in a storage facility and called BCSPCA for help rescuing the animals. Our Chief Humane Officer responded immediately and activated our response team to transport the animals to the safety of our shelter and the care of our waiting medical team.
The 53 cats and kittens were being kept in filthy cramped cages and carriers. Many were visibly sick, some seriously ill. Our medical team examined each one upon arrival at the shelter to identify their needs and prioritize treatment. By the end of the day, all the rescued animals were settled into clean safe housing at the BCSPCA Lahaska and Quakertown Shelters. We will do everything in our power to save them all, officials said.
We scanned every cat for a microchip but found none. Many of the cats are not neutered, others are neutered and ear tipped, Kelly said.
If someone believes one of these cats may be their missing pet, they can file a Lost Report on our website and upload photos. Our staff reviews all incoming lost pet reports for matches as they are received.
“We are grateful to everyone who has donated to BCSPCA’s Animal Relief Fund to help provide for the care of these animals. Thanks to those who have donated cat food and other supplies from our wish list. When the cats are healthy enough and ready for adoption, we look forward to finding good homes where they will get the ongoing love and care they deserve,” Kelly said
Click here to file a lost pet report.
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