Pets

70 Cats Living In Deplorable Conditions Rescued From Westmoreland County Home

According to officials, they got word of the situation from the animals' owners, who told them that they were overwhelmed and needed help.

(Michael DeSantis/Patch)

April 5, 2022

Animal rescue officials in Westmoreland County discovered 70 cats in a trailer after getting a call about the situation.

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According to officials, they got word of the situation from the animals’ owners, who told them that they were overwhelmed and needed help.

Jennifer Johnson led members of the 9th Life Rescue Center team to remove the cats living inside the home in Hempfield Township. The humane officer said nearly all of the cats have some type of medical issue, including many with serious ones.

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