Elderly man lived with 175 cats in deplorable conditions (MetaAI)
An elderly man lived in a 530-square-meter house in Wildwood, Missouri, in the United States, with about 175 cats, under unsanitary conditions, which were only recently discovered by the family.
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After the mother’s death, family members gained access to the house and found feces scattered in a bathroom used by the cats, with accumulated dirt in the sink and bathtub. The family also reported that a relative had moved into the residence years ago and, suspiciously, kept other relatives away.
In September, rescue teams removed 140 cats from the house and sent them to the APA, with another 35 still found hiding. The owner’s grandson described the ammonia smell permeating the environment as unbearable, forcing anyone who entered to wash their clothes immediately. The APA continues seeking adoptions for the rescued animals.
In addition to the cats’ situation, the family revealed financial irregularities, with the deceased mother’s credit card being used by third parties. They now await a hearing to protect the elderly man, who has been moved to an assisted living facility and has a legal guardian assigned to look after his well-being and estate.
Source: Fox8 | Photo: MetaAI | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
