Oakland County authorities are seeking the forfeiture of the surviving animals removed from a home this week in the Clarkston area.
It was Tuesday afternoon that a tip led to a welfare check of a home on Northview Drive in Independence Township, The Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center announced.
The county reports that 100 animals were removed from the home, including 82 cats. But many of the animals did not survive.
“Officers discovered dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and a bearded dragon that were living in highly unsanitary conditions and showing signs of illness,” the county reported in a statement.
Besides the abundance of animals and the conditions of the home, the ongoing heat wave was another issue.
“Among 82 cats were many who were in distress due to high temperatures in the home, which lacked air conditioning and airflow. The temperature in the home was higher than the outdoor temperature which was in the 80s,” the county reported. “Tragically, nine of the cats were dead at the scene, two died in transit, and two more died overnight at the shelter. Veterinary staff euthanized an additional three cats because of their deteriorating health from an infectious disease. Sixty-six cats remained alive as of Thursday afternoon.”
Eight-four animals remain at the animal shelter, including eight ferrets, five dogs, four rabbits, and one bearded dragon.
“The resident of the home and her husband told animal control officers they were providing ‘care’ for the cats as part of their involvement with a cat rescue organization. She surrendered ownership of them to the shelter,” the county stated. “Some of the animals, however, were privately owned by the resident and another adult tenant of the house who had recently moved in. Neither relinquished ownership of those animals despite all the animals being removed from the home. Consequently, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center will begin forfeiture proceedings.”
An investigation is ongoing.
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