PALESTINE —
Over 30 cats were seized from a Palestine residence last week and are currently in the custody of personnel at the local animal shelter, BARC The Humane Society, which is looking for homes for the felines.
On Aug. 15, City of Palestine animal control officers Terry Garner and Nikki Farrell responded to the 4500 block of W. Oak St. in reference to a report of several cats that were on the porch of a mobile home.
Upon arrival at the scene, the officers found two cages containing a total of 31 cats of various ages, with a total of 37 cats collected at the location and turned over to personnel at the animal shelter.
“We lost several of the cats — mostly kittens — due to illness,” BARC board member Brenda Beazley said during a recent interview. “There are 23 cats that are in need of homes — for adoption or for fostering.”
Of those 23, there are 14 males and nine females — most of them adults — with colorings including Siamese, black, white (one), brindle, orange (one) and gray (two).
“We are trying to have as many of them neutered/spayed as possible by the end of the month,” Beazley said. “Those who wish to take in the cats before that time will be asked to bring them back for the procedure.”
A special adoption rate of $30 (which includes vaccinations and spay/neutering) is being offered for the specific cats taken in the seizure.
Those interested in fostering the cats (up to groups of three for as many as three months) are asked to contact BARC The Humane Society at 903-729-8074 or visit the shelter, located on Armory Road behind the Department of Public Safety, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
“Those wishing to foster the cats will be evaluated and a home visit will be conducted,” Beazley said. “They must have a separate area to acclimate the cat and to be willing to bring the cat back.
“We are just overwhelmed trying to care for them and want to get them into good homes.”
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According to the Palestine Police Department, animal control officers were eventually able to contact two elderly persons who owned the cats and were in the process of moving.
Due to the potential violations regarding the number of cats within the city, the owners voluntarily turned over the cats to the Animal Control Department.
In addition, Adult Protective Services was notified of the incident due to the living conditions of the mobile home (cat feces and debris, etc.), which the animal control officers considered unlivable.
No charges are pending against the residents.
Mary Rainwater may be reached via e-mail at mrainwater@palestineherald.com
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More than 30 cats were seized from a Palestine residence on Aug. 15 and BARC The Humane Society, where the cats are currently housed, is seeking both permanent and temporary homes for the 23 surviving felines. For more information on adopting or fostering any of these cats, contact the animal shelter at 903-729-8074. View more photos of the cats at www.facebook.com/palestineheraldpress. MARY RAINWATER
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