Fort Lauderdale

Dozens of Cats Rescued from Hoarding Situation Up for Adoption

Dozens of cats rescued from deplorable conditions in a Fort Lauderdale storage facility will soon be available for adoption.

88 cats were rescued after being found living in a bug-infested storage area without air conditioning.

Rescuers discovered stacks of crates, with numerous cats housed in each one. But despite the filthy conditions in which they were found, many of the cats are friendly and healthy.

The Humane Society of Broward County and the Broward Animal Care & Adoption Division have teamed up to help adopt these cats by offering a special "Purr-ever Home" event this weekend, where all of the adoption fees for the cats will be waived.

The event will take place July 18-19 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Broward County Disaster Recovery Center, located at 3100 Northwest 19th Terrace in Pompano Beach. The center is used by Animal Care in special emergency situations.

"We will be taking our mobile spay/neuter unit and members of our veterinary team to the Pompano shelter on Friday to sterilize the felines that will be available for adoption over the weekend," said Christopher Agostino, President and CEO of the Humane Society of Broward County. "In addition, they will be vaccinated, micro-chipped and receive a Broward County Rabies Registration tag. HSBC adoption staff will also be available on Saturday and Sunday to assist with the adoptions. This is an unfortunate situation for these felines but thanks to the private support HSBC receives from its donors, we – and you – are able to help so pets like these can have a better future."

Officials with the Humane Society and Broward Animal Care will also be in need of foster parents for three of the cats with litters of kittens. Rescue organizations will also be asked to help take in any remaining cats.

"This situation is a prime example of how our shelters and the community can come together in order to provide a second chance for pets in need," said Lisa Mendheim, public education coordinator for Broward County Animal Care and Adoption Division. "Together we are on a mission to ensure that these cats get the care and the homes they deserve.”

Fort Lauderdale Police are investigating the former owner of the cats.

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