Over 100 cats were rescued from three deplorable, unsanitary homes in Queens and the Bronx on Thursday, according to authorities.
The ASPCA took custody of the fretful felines after overwhelmed pet owners surrendered them — recognizing they could not properly care for the growing litters.
Tiny kittens and some pregnant cats were also taken from the filthy dwellings, according to the ASPCA.
After receiving medical exams, the cats are being transported to the agency’s recovery facility in Ohio for treatment before they go up for adoption.
Pictures showed the adorable kitties receiving shots and having their vital signs taken by veterinary staff.
“The ASPCA has seen an uptick in requests to assist with largescale animal hoarding and neglect situations across New York in recent months, and our teams are working tirelessly to provide critical sheltering, medical care, behavioral treatment and enrichment, legal and investigative support, and safety net services to help animals and pet owners in need,” Elizabeth Brandler, vice president of ASPCA Cruelty Response said in a statement.
“We’re grateful to be in a position where we can mobilize at a moment’s notice to ensure the safety of vulnerable animals and, when appropriate, support investigative and prosecutorial efforts to hold animal abusers accountable. When animals are in need, the ASPCA goes there,” Brandler said.
More than 300 at-risk animals, primarily cats, have been rescued across the five boroughs by the ASPCA through a community engagement program and partnership with the NYPD.
The operations included a Brooklyn apartment where rescuers and cops discovered 27 neglected animals in June.
Jessica Styles, 45, was hit with a slew of charges, including aggressive cruelty to animals, after two dozen animals — including a dead dog — were discovered in her deplorable apartment on Herkimer Street in Ocean Hill.
In July, nearly 40 cats were also removed from an unsanitary, dangerous Queens apartment following an eviction. Nine dead felines were also tragically found in the home, the ASPCA said.
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