Animal Charity of Ohio rescuing over 70 cats living in Youngstown home
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Animal Charity of Ohio is in the process of rescuing over 70 cats living in a home on Early Road on the East Side of Youngstown in "deplorable condition" on Thursday.
Animal Charity Coordinator, Jane Macmurchy says the rescue process will take multiple days due to the amount of cats found, as well as the amount of debris in the house.
Macmurchy tells 21 News that Animal Charity rescued 16 cats today and expects to rescue an additional 40 to 60 more tomorrow, but that number is likely to increase due to potential pregnancy.
Humane agents will be sent to rescue the remaining cats from the walls and ceilings. Animal Charity will also be bringing a dumpster in order to remove the excess trash from the home, stating that trash is piled up from the floor to the ceiling in every room of the home.
Macmurchy added that there are holes in the ceiling and every wall in the house and that the house was completely covered in feces and urine, stating that crews had to wear face masks because the ammonia levels would instantly choke a person.
"It's probably in the top five worst deplorable condition homes Animal Charity has seen in the past several years," Macmurchy said.
Three occupants were removed from the home and Macmurchy says she hopes to request mental health evaluations for the occupants.
The organization says it is in need of supplies and monetary donations in order to care for the cats. The post gives patrons the option to donate, as well as offers an Amazon wish list of all the supplies they need to care for the cats.
Investigation into this incident is ongoing and charges are pending at this time.