Oakland County welfare check uncovers 100 animals, many dead, in hot, filthy house

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(Detroit Free Press) Animal control officers found 100 animals, 16 of which were already dead, at a home in Independence Township on Tuesday.

The surviving animals have been rescued by the Oakland County Animal Shelter and the Pet Adoption Center.

Officers went to the home for a welfare check after receiving a tip and found 82 cats, eight ferrets, five dogs, four rabbits and a bearded dragon living in “highly unsanitary conditions” and reportedly showing signs of illness.

Many of the animals were “in distress” because the house did not have air conditioning and was hotter than 80 degrees, a Thursday news release from the Oakland County Executive said. ................(more)

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/oakland/2021/08/26/100-animals-rescued-hot-filthy-house-oakland-county/5606784001/