Sharing is caring! A resident in Faulkner County recently contacted local rescuers for help with a cat hoarding case that involves over 100 cats being held captive. Videos obtained by witnesses show several ill cats sprawled throughout the home in extremely toxic living conditions, surrounded by mounds of garbage, feces, urine, and filth. The neglected cats are suffering from severe respiratory infections, bacterial infections, parasites, and suspected chronic conditions that have yet to be diagnosed. Several cats have lesions and are missing large patches of fur due to their condition, which rescuers have yet to identify. It is uncertain how long the cats and kittens have been trapped in their current environment. It is reported that many of them are not spayed/neutered and are actively inbreeding.
Within a group of felines, there also resides a canine that allegedly has never left the home. A witness contacted Biscuit’s Legacy, a volunteer-based rescue organization in Harrisburg, Arkansas to assist with the case. Maggie Bradley, a certified animal cruelty investigator and founder of Biscuit’s Legacy, stated that “I’ve witnessed some of the most tragic cases of abuse and neglect, but this is by far the worst hoarding case I’ve ever seen.” Bradley is currently organizing a large-scale rescue operation for the estimated 100+ cats held hostage in the home.
According to a witness, the alleged owner of the cats is suffering from dementia and has relocated to an assisted living facility. The witness claims that the owner refuses to sign surrender forms that would allow Biscuit’s Legacy to legally enter the property and rescue the cats. Bradley contacted Faulkner County law enforcement to assist with the case. She hopes that local law enforcement will cooperate in a timely manner.
Bradley informed National Kitty that these cats have been suffering for too long and they can’t wait any longer. They are running out of time. Bradley and her team of volunteers are prepared for the worst. They anticipate discovering deceased and decomposing cats upon entering the premises. The rescue mission is a logistical undertaking. Volunteers will be required to wear hazmat suits and breathing apparatuses when entering the property.
Bradley reached out to the health department expressing his concerns about the prevalence of zoonotic diseases and assured them that he would adhere to their safety protocols. To provide shelter for the cats, the Human Society of the Delta has volunteered to transport existing cats to out-of-state facilities to make room for incoming sick cats. The estimated cost of veterinary care, food, supplies, transportation, and safety equipment is $25,000.
“We don’t have a significant amount of money since we are a small rescue organization taking on a massive operation,” stated Bradley to National Kitty. If you’re interested in making a direct donation towards the cats’ vet care and medical funds, please click here. Any contribution, no matter how small, would be incredibly beneficial.
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If you are unable to make a donation, we encourage you to share this article and reach as many potential donors as possible. Every cent of donated money will be used for the rescue operation and long-term care of the cats. “Getting the cats out of that house is just step one. We know that many of those cats will have to stay at the facility for several months while they recover and become healthy enough for adoption,” said Bradley. Follow Biscuit’s Legacy on Facebook for live updates.
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