Human Society: 17 dead pets found in freezer
Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2008
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) -- The Nebraska Humane Society says authorities found 15 dead cats and two dead guinea pigs in the freezer of a north Omaha home overrun by cats.
The home was raided Friday on suspicion that the homeowner was hoarding cats.
The humane society's Mark Langan says 114 live cats -- many suffering from upper respiratory problems and mites -- two small dogs and a rabbit were also found.
Langan says the society will try to save the cats, but many are very sick.
City housing inspectors joined society staff in raiding the home. Langan says it smelled of feces, and those that went inside had to wear protective gear.
The homeowner and the other occupants were ordered to move out. She could be charged with animal cruelty.
The home was raided Friday on suspicion that the homeowner was hoarding cats.
The humane society's Mark Langan says 114 live cats -- many suffering from upper respiratory problems and mites -- two small dogs and a rabbit were also found.
Langan says the society will try to save the cats, but many are very sick.
City housing inspectors joined society staff in raiding the home. Langan says it smelled of feces, and those that went inside had to wear protective gear.
The homeowner and the other occupants were ordered to move out. She could be charged with animal cruelty.
Story Comments
Read More and Post Comments 0 comment(s)
Please note: The following are comments from readers. In no way do they represent the views of The Sioux City Journal or Lee Enterprises. We will not edit or alter your comments, but we do reserve the right to not post or to remove comments that violate our code of conduct. No comment may contain potentially libelous statements; obscene, explicit or racist language; personal attacks, insults or threats. Terms of Service
