Humane Society Accepts Cats From Overwhelmed Owner In SD County

ESCONDIDO, CA — Fourteen cats are in the care of San Diego Humane Society, after their owner agreed to accept help to care for his animals, the organization announced Thursday.

San Diego Humane Society's Humane Law Enforcement conducted a welfare check at a home in the 1100 block of East Grand Avenue in Escondido and picked up 10 cats on Friday, July 16. Humane officers returned to pick up another four cats on Monday and have made additional visits since to monitor the property for more cats.

The cats were taken to the Humane Society's Oceanside campus for medical evaluation and care.

"We are very pleased with this outcome," Chief of Humane Law Enforcement Bill Ganley said. "San Diego Humane Society is a resource for all animal-related needs and we applaud this owner for realizing he was overwhelmed and needed help."

The cats will be spayed or neutered, vaccinated and medically and behaviorally evaluated, according to the Humane Society. Six of the cats will be returned to the owner upon his request, while the others will be placed for adoption when ready.