Wisconsin Humane Society Caring for Dozens of Cats Removed from Ozaukee County Home
The Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS) is caring for dozens of cats from an Ozaukee County home after being contacted by local law enforcement to assist with a large-scale rescue. Since last Thursday, WHS staff have been able to safely remove 73 cats from the home, and traps remain on-site for any additional cats who may still be hiding.
“We are deeply grateful to the Ozaukee County Sheriff’s Office and the Ozaukee Central Fire Department for their partnership and support with this situation,” said Angela Speed, Vice President of Marketing & Communications for WHS. “They ensured the homeowner got the support they needed, and reached out to us for assistance with the cat rescue.”
The cats were living in unsanitary conditions without adequate access to water and food.
“Several of the cats are quite thin, so they’re on care plans to get them to a healthier weight,” said Speed. “Some are being treated for skin issues and wounds, and several also need treatment for upper respiratory infections, which is common when there’s a large number of cats in one home.”
WHS is currently asking for the public’s support in wake of the situation as they work to manage such a large number of new arrivals at once. To make a monetary donation to help offset the costs of their food, veterinary expenses, medications, supplies, and care, please visit www.wihumane.org/donate. WHS is also seeking new foster parents, and encouraging adoptions to help clear more space in the shelters for the incoming animals.
If you or someone you know is struggling to provide care for animals, it’s important to reach out for help. With this many animals, conditions rapidly deteriorate, affecting not only the animals, but the owners, their families, and the community. Please contact your local animal welfare organization, law enforcement, or health department for supportive resources.
“In cases like this, that the best path forward is connecting those in need to services which address the underlying cause that led to these situations in the first place. Meanwhile, at WHS, we’re focused on getting the animals the care they need and continuing to advocate for prevention so these heartbreaking scenarios become less common,” said Speed.
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- Tuesday, January 28, 2025
- For immediate release
