Animal rescue appeals after finding 40 cats in elderly man's home

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 15:29 · Archive

Eden Animal Rescue discovered more than 40 cats and kittens at an 83-year-old man's home near Penrith and took 18 into care.

Eden Animal Rescue, based in Temple Sowerby near Penrith, discovered more than 40 cats and kittens at the home of an 83-year-old man on 13 October. The rescue said the man had become overwhelmed by the number of animals and is now working with the charity to help.

Eden Animal Rescue took 15 kittens and three adult cats into its care. Among the cats at the property are at least three pregnant females, with kittens ranging from newborns to older kittens. Some of the animals are showing signs of cat flu and require veterinary treatment.

Of the adult cats already taken in, two males and one female are being treated for cat flu. The rescue identified additional health concerns: a female cat with a large mass in her ear and another on her mammary gland, both requiring further investigation. One of the male cats needs urgent dental treatment.

A spokesperson for the rescue said: 'This gentleman clearly cares about his cats, but sadly the situation has become overwhelming. He needs our help, not judgement, and we are determined to support both him and the cats through this difficult situation.'

The rescue has appealed to the public for help. The spokesperson said: 'With so many cats and kittens still at the property, we know the veterinary costs are going to be substantial.' The rescue is seeking donations and foster homes to help care for the animals.

How it is being reported

• Urgent appeal after more than 40 cats and kittens found in elderly man's homeEden Animal Rescue near Penrith issues urgent appeal for donations and foster homes after taking in 18 cats from a home with more than 40 cats and kittens.Westmorland Gazette · 14 Oct, 15:24
• Urgent appeal after more than 40 cats and kittens found in elderly man's homeEden Animal Rescue near Penrith issues urgent appeal for donations and foster homes after taking in 18 cats from a home with more than 40 cats and kittens.Cumberland News · 14 Oct, 15:21
• Urgent appeal after more than 40 cats and kittens found in elderly man's homeEden Animal Rescue near Penrith issues urgent appeal for donations and foster homes after taking in 18 cats from a home with more than 40 cats and kittens.Whitehaven News · 14 Oct, 15:21

In this story: Eden Animal Rescue · Temple Sowerby · Penrith

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