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Dozens of cats rescued from 'overcrowded home'

Animal Humane Society said they took in 55 cats from a single-family home this week.
Credit: Photo courtesy of Animal Humane Society
A group of cats arrive at Animal Humane Society, Oct. 2, 2024.

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Dozens of cats are now living with the Animal Humane Society after their owner released them to the group. 

AHS took in 55 cats from a single-family home in Wadena County. In a social media post, the group said this comes after an "urgent request from an overwhelmed caretaker." 

The cats are generally healthy, AHS said in the post, but some are being treated for respiratory disease. 

"Knowing the situation was unsustainable and could quickly become dire, the owner released the cats to Animal Humane Society, ensuring their beloved felines would receive the expert medical and behavioral care they needed," AHS said in the post.

A spokesperson with AHS told KARE 11 they are still learning about each animal’s history and unique medical and behavioral needs, but some may start becoming available for adoption as early as next week. In the meantime, AHS is asking for financial support to take care of the new cats. 

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