11 Persian Cats Rescued From 'Unsanitary' Doylestown Breeder: SPCA

The Bucks County SPCA says it has rescued 11 flea-infested Persian cats from an "unsanitary" Doylestown residence and charges against the breeder are expected to be filed.

Acting on a tip, the Bucks County SPCA this week served a search warrant at the home of Doreen “Dee” Stoia on Nancy Ward Circle. According to the SPCA, Stoia runs a cattery called “Elitepurrs Persians” out of the residence where she breeds and shows Persian cats. "The interior of the house was found to be unsanitary, and each of the 11 adult cats were found to have flea infestations, matted coats and other physical maladies," according to the SPCA.

“It’s hard to imagine that someone who enters the show ring with prize winning cats would allow the same cats to live under these conditions.” says Nikki Thompson, Chief Humane Society Police Officer for Bucks County SPCA.

The cats are currently receiving care under the direction of the BCSPCA veterinarian and will be held as evidence until a trial can be scheduled, the organization said.

“Bucks County cares deeply about animals and we will not stand idly by when they are abused or neglected,” says Linda Reider, Executive Director of the Bucks County SPCA. “These cats are now receiving the proper care and attention they deserve.”

PHOTO: Wikimedia Commons, not photo of actual rescued cats.