After reports of severe overcrowding and unsanitary conditions, animal-control officers and volunteer rescuers spent Monday removing 100 cats from a single Woonsocket home and shuttling them to area shelters and rescue groups for veterinary checks and temporary care.
How the rescue unfolded
According to Boston 25 News, animal-control officers worked alongside rescue volunteers to remove about 100 cats from the residence, loading the animals into carriers and transporting them to area shelters and veterinary clinics. The outlet reports that multiple agencies were involved as teams moved through the home and organized exams, vaccinations and isolation for the cats.
Shelters brace for medical and logistical work
Woonsocket Animal…..