3 Cats Left Abandoned, In Poor Health: Roselle Park Police

ROSELLE PARK, NJ — Roselle Park Police are searching for answers after three cats were found allegedly abandoned and in poor health in the borough on Wednesday.

On May 1 at 11:10 p.m., a borough resident reported finding three cats that appeared to be abandoned and in poor health in a grassy area in front of the main parking lot of Colfax Manor apartments.

Officer Angelo Marino went to the area of West Colfax Avenue where the resident showed him the cats.

Two of the cats were found to be left in a pet carrier, with limited access to food and water. The third cat appeared to be blind and was found outside of a black garbage bag containing feces, police report.

All of the cats have been removed by Animal Control Officer Alex Balaban where they will be seen by a veterinarian for examination and care.

Roselle Park Police Chief Daniel J. McCaffery is asking for anyone with information or who may have witnessed the cats being dropped off, to contact The Roselle Park Police Department at 908-245-2300 or Detective Greg Polakoski at 908-245-8104.

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