34 Cats Rescued From Filthy Conditions, Bucks Co. SPCA Says

UPPER BUCKS COUNTY, PA — Humane officers with the Bucks County SPCA removed 34 sick cats and kittens from filthy conditions in Upper Bucks last week, according to authorities. According to the Bucks County SPCA, the cats were found living in filth, with no access to litterboxes.

The organization is now seeking donations to help offset the cost of care for the animals, some of which will require surgeries and other life-saving measures.

The cats were relinquished to the BCSPCA by the owner and are now being treated by the SPCA's veterinary team. The cats have various health issues, including upper respiratory infections, according to the SPCA.

"Our mission is achieved when hoarding situations are reported, investigated, and resolved for the good of the animals and the people involved," BCSPCA Executive Director Linda Reider said.

“Cat hoarding cases are on the rise and we are honored to be the organization that the community trusts to save the lives of animals and help them go from neglected to beloved," Reider said.

Donations can be made online at www.bcspca.org, by phone at 215-794-7425, or by visiting their two shelters.

Community members can also help by adopting one or more of the currently adoptable cats
from the BCSPCA’s shelters in Lahaska and Quakertown to help provide more space for
housing incoming felines. Both facilities are open for adoptions seven days a week at noon, excepting January 8 and 10, when closed for periodic deep cleaning days.

“It is taxing on our staff, volunteers, and veterinary team when we take on large cases such as
this, but it is marvelous to see sick and neglected cats and kittens go from rags to riches in our
expert care,” said Nikki Thompson, Chief Humane Police Officer. “I’m also thankful that
we now offer low-cost neutering for cats to help people avoid getting into this kind of
situation.”

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