“We have been truly notified by the resort employees. They have been doing a routine inspection of the room and that is after they found that there have been all of those animals in a single room with fairly poor sanitation,” mentioned Cindy Kelly, the director of communications on the Bucks County SPCA.
Officials say 33 cats and three dogs have been discovered dwelling in filth and feces on the resort in Feasterville-Trevose. The scent inside was so dangerous, that SPCA officers mentioned their eyes have been burning.
“Ammonia scent from cat urine, particularly in an enclosed area, can get actually sturdy. So it was positively stinging to the eyes,” Kelly mentioned.
Images present the cats huddled collectively beneath the mattress the place they lived for months.
On Wednesday, humane society cops seized the animals and charged the proprietor with animal cruelty.
“He had different excellent warrants and has since been arrested by the police,” mentioned Kelly.
Officials haven’t but launched the person’s id.
The Bucks County SPCA is sheltering the animals between their New Hope and Quakertown areas till they’re prepared for adoption.
“First order of business is ensuring everyone seems to be wholesome and is handled for any of their medical wants,” mentioned Kelly.
The 36 animals must get spayed and neutered after which needs to be obtainable for adoption in two to a few weeks.
You can examine the SPCA’s web site for updates on after they’re obtainable.
