The Bucks County SPCA rescued 67 cats and kittens from a shelter in Bensalem where the furry pets “suffered from long-term lack of sanitation and proper veterinary care.”
According to the Bucks County SPCA, the cats were saved from the nonprofit Cats Bridge to Rescue in Bensalem, where the animals were found in conditions described as “filthy” and “awful.”
“Some cats were confined in filthy cages, others were free roaming. The large room was filled with trash and animal waste and was smelled strongly of urine,” Bucks County SPCA said in a Facebook post. “Flies and fleas were visible throughout the facility. Sadly, many of the cats are in very poor condition.”
The cats were taken to the Lahaska Shelter where they were given medical exams and treatment, the Bucks County SPCA said.
The cats are being treated for fleas, ear mites, upper respiratory infections and severe diarrhea, the group said.
Two of the kittens died from highly contagious panleukopenia, the group said.
The owner of Cats Bridge to Rescue is facing animal cruelty and neglect charges. NBC10 has reached out to the organization and is waiting to hear back.