Over 100 Neglected Cats Rescued From Somerset County Home: Video

SOUTH BOUND BROOK, NJ — More than 100 cats and kittens have been rescued, who authorities say were neglected and suffering from malnutrition and infections, were rescued from a home in South Bound Brook by St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center. (See videos of the rescue below)

A neighbor called police to complain about a foul odor coming from the South Bound Brook home. South Bound Brook Police and St. Hubert's animal control officers came out and found dozens of cats and kittens living in unsafe and unsanitary conditions, according to St. Hubert's.

The resident gave up custody of the cats to St. Hubert's and animal control officers began removing cats from the home on Wednesday and continued on Thursday and Friday due to the number of household items and debris the officers have to sift through.

"It is gut-wrenching to see so many cats and kittens living in filthy, poor conditions," said Chris Schindler, Vice President of Field Services for St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center. "We are grateful to the South Bound Brook Police Department and Fire Department for answering the call to help these animals."

Thus far, more than 100 cats and kittens have been removed from the home. The cats and kittens are being taken to St. Hubert’s shelters in Madison and Ledgewood where they are being assessed and medically treated. Some are suffering from malnutrition, upper respiratory infections and other ailments, according to St. Hubert's.

If interested in adopting from St. Hubert's or donating to help the animals, visit sthuberts.org.

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