ASPCA: Woman kept 37 cats in 1-bedroom apartment, most in good health, she gets to keep 2

[Liberal_in_LA]

ASPCA: Woman kept 37 cats in 1-bedroom apartment

NEW YORK (AP) — Authorities say they have taken in 35 cats that were crowded into a one-bedroom Brooklyn apartment.

ASPCA official Tim Rickey said veterinarians were assessing the 25 adult cats and 10 kittens Monday, but most appeared to be in good health.

Rickey said their owner tried to care for them, but her pet population had spiraled out of control after her initial pair of cats began breeding. She ended up with 37 and is getting to keep two — after they are spayed and neutered.

The woman gave up the other cats voluntarily and hasn't been charged with any crime. Her name wasn't released.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2010-01-19-cats-aspca-apartment_N.htm?csp=24&RM_Exclude=Juno

[joeybee12]

1. That's me in a few years...

...bet some of those cats have problems because it sounds like there had to be some inbreeding...wonder why she didn't spay and neuter them to begin with...probably a good heart but loopy.

[crim son]

3. She probably loves kittens.

I can't blame her but man, 37 cats use a lot of kitty litter.

[Myrina]

2. OMG

I am a rescue dog foster-mom and have gone nearly insane with 5 dogs in a 3 bedroom house on 1/2 acre! I can't even imagine the smell and the filth in that apartment. :( I hope she gets the help she needs.

[peace frog]

4. I have 6 cats in a 3 BR home

on 2 acres, and it still seems a bit crowded at times. But I love my furry babies, won't part with them ever. :::purrrrrr::

[Liberal_in_LA]

7. I have 2 cats in a 2 bedroom. Seems crowded when they are hissing at each other

can't imagine managing 37 cat personalities. OMG.

[Gormy Cuss]

5. I'm glad she finally sought help.

It's too bad that she didn't seek it after the first litter of kittens were born. It sounds like she managed to keep them well fed in spite of the number.

I hope all of the cats find new homes.

[Name removed]

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