On Friday Jan. 4 just before 7 a.m. the Erie Animal Network received a message that a vacant home was set to be demolished later in the day. Normally this would raise no concerns, however, many local stray cats had been inside the home seeking shelter from Erie’s harsh weather.
The Erie Animal Network rushed into action calling the mayor’s office and City Council Vice President Tyler Titus reaching out for help removing the animals before the walls were taken down. The entire community was supportive in their efforts and had the same conclusion that no harm should come to the cats.
Traps were assembled and equipment pulled together before the makeshift evacuation team entered the home. Luckily with some time available the Network were able to remove seven cats out of the home…