19 Cats Found Living In Squalid Stolen U-Haul Ready To Be Adopted

PASADENA, CA — The 19 cats found living in squalor inside a stolen U-Haul truck last week are recovering and some are available for adoption, Pasadena Humane officials announced Thursday.

The cats, all adults, were discovered Friday by police in Monrovia, who were responding to a call regarding the stolen vehicle. Authorities towed the truck and found the cats living inside, surrounded by feces, maggots and trash, officials said.

Pasadena Humane's Animal Control Officers and veterinary staff were called in to assess the animals and transport them to the shelter.

"While the cats were quite anxious from the experience, they were otherwise mostly in good health. We provided them with any necessary medical care along with a safe and comfortable space where they could rest and recover," Pasadena Humane said in a statement.

Several of the rescued cats are healthy and ready to be adopted.

"These cats have already overcome so much, and they are ready to find homes where they can feel safe and loved," the statement read.

More information about adopting, including a list of available pets, can be accessed on Pasadena Humane's website.