84 Cats, 7 Dogs Rescued from Royal Oak Hoarder

Authorities rescued 84 cats and seven dogs from a Royal Oak hoarder Tuesday after neighbors reported ongoing problems with pungent odors coming from the home in the 1000 block of Edgewood.

“Although the conditions of the house were deplorable, the animals appear to be in good health,” Royal Oak Police Lt. Dave Clemens said in a statement. “They are currently being medically cleared and we are hopeful each animal will be eligible for adoption.”

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Living at the home, which police said is no longer habitable, were a man, 54, and woman, 48, The Oakland Press reports. The couple were cooperative, allowing police and other agencies to enter the home.

Also assisting in the rescue operation was the Oakland County Animal Shelter, which is housing the seized animals and will place them up for adoption.

Anyone interested in adopting the rescued cats or dogs should call the Oakland County Animal Shelter at (248) 391-4100 or visit the agency’s website at www.oakgov.com/petadoption.