74 cats removed from filthy Mandarin home

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Animal Care & Protective Services (ACPS) rescued and removed 74 cats from a location successful Mandarin connected Wednesday.

ACPS arrived astatine the location aft friends of the homeowner reported determination are much than 50 cats successful the location with feces, urine and vomit passim the home.

Outside the home, the work observed an overwhelming odor of ammonia emanating from the doorway and window.

The homeowner told ACPS helium was successful request of assistance and allowed them inside. While wrong the location 1 dormant feline was found.

ACPS besides noted piles of feces, odor that caused “severe irritation to the eyes and nasal cavities,” and cats who needed contiguous aesculapian attention.

“I observed respective piles of feces, feces caked onto the beds and floors, and urine/spraying connected the walls adjacent the floor,” the merchandise said.

ACPS captured 74 cats successful total.

When asked wherefore the homeowner had immoderate galore cats helium stated that they conscionable amusement up astatine his doorway and they needed a home.

The location has since been condemned by Code Enforcement.

At this time, the homeowner is not facing immoderate charges. The homeowner asked for assistance uncovering a intelligence wellness professional.

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Carianne Luter

Carianne Luter is simply a societal media shaper for News4Jax and has worked astatine Channel 4 since December 2015. She graduated from the University of North Florida with a grade successful communications.