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Animal Control Officers Discover 15 Cats And Kittens Trapped Inside A Locked Cage

Damjan
by Damjan
6 Jun 2022

Animal control officers in Indiana found a heartbreaking scene near the White River, and it quickly turned into a rescue effort no shelter wanted to face. A locked cage held 15 cats and kittens, some so young they were only about a week old.

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The animals were taken in by Muncie Animal Care and Services, which is already dealing with serious overcrowding and a steady stream of stray and abandoned pets. Now the shelter is asking for help finding who left the cats behind, while also looking for adopters and foster homes to ease the pressure.

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The case has stirred anger, concern, and a race to give these cats a safer future. Read on.

Dumping any animal in a cage with absolutely nothing is cruel, inhumane, and anyone who does it needs to be held accountable.

Muncie Animal Care and Services (MACS) discovered the 15 cats and kittens stuffed in one crate by the riverside with no food or water. “This is unacceptable!!” – they wrote on Facebook.

Muncie Animal Care and Services (MACS) discovered the 15 cats and kittens stuffed in one crate by the riverside with no food or water. “This is unacceptable!!” – they wrote on Facebook.
Muncie Animal Care and Services/Facebook
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MACS' cat lovers make it their aim to assist cats in finding healthy and happy homes. The assignment has become increasingly tough to complete at this time.

Despite the extreme overcrowding, Ethan says they still receive 20-30 calls every day to pick up stray animals or investigate animal welfare concerns.

That pressure has only made the shelter's workload harder to manage.

This echoes the woman who kept pushing after being rejected as a cat adoption candidate, leading to an animal-hoarding bust.

Some of the kittens were only one week old.

Some of the kittens were only one week old.
Muncie Animal Care and Services/Facebook

Now they are up for adoption or fostering

Now they are up for adoption or fostering
Muncie Animal Care and Services/Facebook

Don't miss your chance

Don't miss your chance
Muncie Animal Care and Services/Facebook

The recent discovery of 15 cats and kittens trapped in a locked cage highlights the urgent need for community involvement in animal welfare. Organizations like MACS are calling for support as they strive to find loving homes for these vulnerable pets. Adopting a cat is not just a simple act; it is a considerable commitment that requires thoughtful preparation and an understanding of the long-term responsibilities involved.

Furthermore, the issue of pet overpopulation continues to be a pressing concern. MACS emphasizes the importance of spaying and neutering to prevent unplanned breeding. This challenge extends beyond individual shelters, underscoring the necessity for collective responsibility in our communities. Each one of us can play a role in ensuring that companion animals are cared for and that their numbers are managed effectively.

For those interested in adopting or fostering, it is essential to approach this decision with the seriousness it deserves. The lives of these animals depend on the willingness of the community to step up and make a difference.

For another abandoned cat mystery, see how workers found a carrier dumped in their driveway, then walked away.

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