MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) –
Around 100 cats were discovered in a Washington County residence following an expulsion.
Officials working to rescue the cats discussed the fantastic assistance from the neighborhood.
“We initially thought there were 85, and now we’re up to 101,” said Washington County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Mark Warden.
A real estate agent got in touch with the Humane Society of the Ohio Valley after not having the ability to go into the property due to the cats.
Chief Deputy Mark Warden says they were shocked about what they saw when they checked out the residence.
“We went out there and roughly guessed 85 cats, and from Monday until today’s date they were slowly feeding them, gaining their trust. At this point we are at 101 cats right now with one in a live trap at that location,” said Chief Deputy Warden.
Humane Officer Fredley Tynan says they were initially informed there had to do with 30 cats at the residence.
Washington County Sheriff’s Office Dog Warden, Deputy Tonya Tullius, and Tynan said that nationwide companies truly assisted with the procedure.
“We have worked with the Humane Society of the United States. They have been most helpful, along with the Bissell Foundation in providing contacts for us,” said Deputy Tullius.
“We really started reaching out to national organizations who’ve done this before so they could give us tips on how to set up. Their big thing was get a space secured as a temporary shelter, get wire floored crates to use, and blankets and sheets to cover the kennels so the ones that are sick don’t spread it to the others, and it creates a calming environment,” said Tynan
Once the preparation work was done, the cats were captured and required to the Washington County Fairgrounds for examination and to be held.
Veterinarian Dr. Roberta Haught says the majority of the cats remain in good condition.
“They are, for the number of cats that were in this dwelling, they are in great shape. We’re seeing just some upper respiratory signs, which could be due to the living conditions themselves. They have been taken care of; they have been fed, been given plenty of food, water, and shelter.”
Along with Dr. Haught’s workplace, Dr. Rachel McNatt will help with the examinations on Saturday.
All of this couldn’t have actually been possible without the help from regional companies.
“Dr. Haught’s office was amazing. They came out and helped us catch the cats, and now they are doing the assessments today and tomorrow. Apex (True Value) is donating heaters, and any time we put a plea out to the community, they always help. It takes a community to do everything that we do, and without them it wouldn’t be possible.”
In Marietta. Sarah Coleman for WTAP News.
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