FISHKILL – A total of 47 cats and kittens are recovering after being rescued from a hoarding situation in Fishkill. Stray HELP, a local animal welfare group, was asked by the Dutchess County SPCA to assist in a situation where an elderly woman had been removed from her home following the discovery that she was living in unsanitary conditions.
Ann LaGoy, founder of Stray HELP, said she was “completely shocked
by what she saw” when she entered the home. “There are no
words to describe the condition of the house and of the cats. Their desperation
was very evident and absolutely heartbreaking.”
Stray HELP partnered with the Dutchess SPCA, Hudson Valley SPCA, Cooperative Foster Care Network, Katmarroon and Newburgh SCATS to remove all of the animals into appropriate situations where they can receive medical attention.
One adult cat and two kittens died within days of their rescue. All of
the incoming animals were wormed and treated for fleas and ear mites.
Many of the cats had more severe problems including dental disease, upper
respiratory infections and eye infections.
To reach Stray HELP, log onto StrayHelp.Petfinder.com
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