Jun 21, 2006 6:30 am US/Eastern
Dozens Of Cats From West Deptford Home Euthanized
by Calvin Hughes
WEST DEPTFORD (CBS 3) ―
SPCA officials said 45 cats had to be put down after a raid of a Gloucester County home Monday.
The New Jersey SPCA raided the home on 800 Harker Avenue in West Deptford and according to sources; they found dozens of cats in and around the home along with eight dogs belonging to 68-year-old James Penney and his wife Rita.
Rita tried to fight animal control officers when they came to remove the cats and the diseased dogs and she was arrested. It is likely that the home will be condemned.
Officials said the cats were in poor health and there were not enough resources to give them proper aid along with the 300 cats the SPCA currently shelters.
"Many of the cats are not going to survive, many appear to have leukemia, they are staggering and falling down," said Captain Sy Goldberg of the SPCA.
Numerous cats could be seen outside the home wandering around the property and even on rooftops. Many of the cats were malnourished and most were on the verge of death.
Neighbors have been complaining for months about the conditions. "There are flies on my window, I open my door and there are flies on my door, there's flies in my house," said Sue Camilli.
The eight dogs found at the residence are still being evaluated before a decision is made as to whether they should be euthanized.
Rita Penney will likely face charges for each of the animals who have to be put down according to the SPCA. Also, she will face obstruction of justice and for interfering with police officers.
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