WARNING – DISTRESSING PHOTOS – In a horrific case of animal cruelty, police discovered over 100 cats in dire conditions, and sadly for some it was too late.
Authorities uncovered a disturbing case of animal cruelty over the weekend when 134 cats were found crammed inside a van parked at a Taco Bell in Santa Nella, California. Tragically, 28 of the animals were already dead.
Jeannie Maxon, 69, of Long Beach, was arrested and charged with 93 counts of animal cruelty after the shocking discovery was made on Sunday evening.
The Merced County Sheriff’s Office reported that Deputy Ross responded to the scene around 5:30 p.m. following concerns from the public. Peering through the van’s window, he spotted at least 20 cats in visible distress. Animal Control was called in and ultimately found 106 severely malnourished and dehydrated cats, along with the remains of 28 others…