TROY, OH — Miami County Animal Control Officers responded to a report of multiple cats being kept in deplorable conditions on Feb. 7.
A total of 39 cats were found in the single residence, many of whom were suffering from malnutrition and upper respiratory illnesses. The officers seized all 39 cats and brought them back to the Miami County Shelter to be assessed, treated, and rehomed.
The influx of cats created a sudden need for more cat-related supplies than the Shelter would normally have on hand. News spread quickly about this need thanks to social media, WHIO-TV, and the Dayton Daily News. Within hours cat food, litter, litter boxes, and treats were pouring through the shelter’s doors. Donations have continued to come in the following weeks. So far almost $5,000 cash donations have been received.
Five local veterinary offices quickly responded to provide the necessary care for these animals. Kay Levan, Practice Coordinator at the Troy Animal Hospital, said that “treating the shelter pets has been a part of [their] mission and passion for many years. Seeing the animals in the care of the shelter thrive and go on to loving forever homes truly feeds our souls.”
As Mary Dudley, practice manager at Thrive Pet Healthcare partner
Stonyridge Veterinary Service explained, their practice already has an existing partnership to provide the first wellness visit free of charge for all pets adopted from Shelter. “It broke our hearts to hear about the cats. When Shelter Director Rob Craft reached out to us for help, we knew we could make a difference.” Dr. Kelley Young volunteered to perform spay/neuter surgeries on eight cats who are all recovering nicely...
