32 Cats Rescued from NH Hoarder

On Aug. 26, 2015, the staff of New Hampshire SPCA worked with the Hooksett Police Department and Building Inspector’s office to remove 32 cats and kittens, along with one Cockatiel, from a home in Hooksett.

The animals were living in deplorable filth and most are not vaccinated or altered, according to a press statement.

All of the cats and kittens will need to be checked for overall health and to determine if any are in need of medical intervention. The cats are suffering from a range of visible concerns including flea infestation, lack of socialization and upper respiratory infection. The SPCA also suspects that some of the females are pregnant.

“Even those that are reasonably healthy will need a significant amount of care,” said Lisa Dennison, Executive Director of the New Hampshire SPCA. “Before being ready for adoption, they will need spay/neuter surgery, a series of shots and tests, and time to recover and return to their true personalities apart from their neglect. We hope that soon, they will be available to find a new home where they will be cared for and loved.”

The owner of the cats had been given a chance to rectify the situation by getting the animals up to date on rabies vaccinations and a veterinary check-up, but she did not comply. She agreed to surrender the animals today and as soon as they are healthy and brought current, we will be able to put them up for adoption.

The New Hampshire SPCA is asking for the public’s assistance in caring for this new group of rescued animals. They will need non-clumping kitty litter, and cat food, especially canned food. Additionally, if you would like to help with the cost of care for the cats and kittens as well as other victims of abuse or neglect, you can make a tax-deductible contribution to the SOS FUND by going to nhspca.org.

Gifts to the SOS Fund can also be made by phone at 603-772-2921 x102 or by mail: New Hampshire SPCA, PO Box 196, Stratham, NH 03885.

Adoption Center hours are from 11am – 4pm on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 11am – 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and closed on Wednesday.

For more information about the New Hampshire SPCA, please visit nhspca.org

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