Humane Society Rescues 33 Cats, A Dog From Glendora Home

GLENDORA, CA — More than two dozen cats and a dog were seized from a Glendora home last week after a neighbor reported a strong smell was emanating from the residence.

The animals were in “deplorable living conditions, with overflowing cat-litter boxes, excrement throughout the home and multiple cats in several rooms,” according to a statement from the Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA. A total of 33 cats and one dog were recovered June 11 from the home in the 2000 block of East Linfield Street.

Seven cats were already dead when Humane Society officers entered the home and three more had to be euthanized because of their deteriorated health, the agency said.

The Humane Society were tipped off to the home when Glendora officials received a complaint from a neighbor that a strong, unpleasant odor was coming from inside. The home’s owner was cited for cruelty to animals and failure to care for the cats and dog.

“Check-condition” calls for an animal’s welfare have risen over the past year as a result of the pandemic, according to Nikole Bresciani, president and CEO of the Inland Valley Humane Society.

“It’s vitally important that community members don’t delay in reporting suspicious behavior related to animals or odors coming from a home, because time is of the essence to stop irresponsible pet owners and save those animals’ lives,” she said in a statement.

The animals recovered from the home were treated for trauma and are currently being rehabilitated by the Humane Society. The animals will be available for adoption once fully recovered, the agency said.

Donations are currently being accepted for the animals’ care at the Humane Society’s website.