Stories like this just break my heart. I, personally, believe that in some cases, abused, ill animals deserve a chance to live, for sure, but also have the option to be put down. I cannot think that it would be possible to save them all, at the expense of infecting others and putting the animal through more discomfort etc. There needs to be a call made early in the animals life. I guess the person(s) making the calls should take many things in to consideration.

My rabbit Cinnamon came from a confisication of cats in Mass. The rescuers went to the basement, just by chance and found the rabbit. The took over 25 cats from a family at the same time. As it turned out, Cinnamon was in good shape. She was unspayed (3 years) and needed to be groomed, but other than that, she was lucky to have survived a dirt basement with no lights.

I wonder how mentally ill some of these people are and wonder if they could be fined? Many do not have money to pay a fine or get a lawyer.

I think some animals are not meant to spend another day of life on this earth, to be treated poorly and that they are better off being put to sleep, where they can finally find peace. Bless their little hearts.

I hope these cats finally find a place to live out their lives - a place that is safe and kind. Is there a no-kill shelter you could involve in this mess?

You are so kind to take on such a situation. Please let us know if we can help in any way.

Sas and her brats