Taco Bell Cats Put Up for Adoption

COVENTRY, RI—The two cats dropped at the Taco Bell in January are still with Coventry's animal control officer, but they are available for adoption, Lt. Matthew Blair said.

To make arrangements to see the cats, call the animal control officer at 401-822-9106. The shelter is open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., including weekends.

Police were notified about the abandonment on Jan. 26 at 12:51 a.m. They went to the restaurant and retrieved the animals and also confirmed the witness accounts by looking at surveillance footage. They posted some of the footage on social media and asked for tips.

On Saturday, Stacey Derouin, 41, of Cranston, was arrested, and a a few days later, so was Kenneth Germani, 40, of North Kingstown. Both were charged with abandonment of an animal.

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According to the animal control officer, the cats can go to new homes, but it's not that easy finding the right situation. One cat is very frightened and does not show well when prospective new owners have arrived. The other cat is "very elderly." The animal control officer said this:

"If anyone is interested in providing them with an understanding home, we would be happy to show them.”

A Domestic short hair cat needs a new home.

The long-haired cat with white markings also needs a new home.