Over 60 cats rescued from hoarding situation in Somerset County

WINDBER, Pa. (WTAJ) — A rescue center took in over 60 cats after a hoarding situation was uncovered in Somerset County.

According to the Ninth Life Rescue Center, they were called to the 300th block of 21st Street in Windber to assist in rescuing the cats. They were in furniture, walls, drawers and under filth. The entire house was covered in feces, urine and garbage, which made the initial rescue difficult, according to the center’s Facebook .

The cats are inbred and suffering from mammary tumors, blindness, internal parasites, flea anemia, urine burn, upper respiratory infections, flea allergy, neurological issues, dental disease, gastrointestinal issues, corneal ulcers, ear infections and conjunctivitis.

The Somerset County Humane Police and Windber Police Department were also on scene to assist the center in the rescue.

The Ninth Life Rescue Center is asking for donations, specifically scoopable litter and dry cat food. Donations can be gifted via the center’s Facebook or Amazon Wishlist .

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According to officials, the house was occupied by one woman. A humane police told WTAJ that charges are pending in the case and photos of the animals are still being collected for evidence. The exact number of cats rescued is unknown as rescuers are still counting.

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