Montgomery, New York: Authorities are investigating the deaths of dozens of cats found at an upstate New York home after the former owner was evicted.
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The Times Herald-Record reports that the remains of 89 cats had been removed from the house in Montgomery as of midday Friday.
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Montgomery town Police Chief Arnold “Butch” Amthor says conditions in the house were “horrific.”
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Boxes containing more dead cats were found in an open grave behind the house. A label on one box read, “RIP Zippy you were a good little girl.”
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The cat remains were discovered when a work crew arrived to clear out the house. Animal Control Officer Anne Ilkiw says about eight cats survived.
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Authorities say animal cruelty charges may be filed by the Orange County district attorney’s office.
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