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150 cats found in home of known hoarder

"The house is in a deplorable condition. This is not what we expected to find," said Sgt. S.P. Dauphinais.

By Aileen Graef

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SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y., Oct. 30 (UPI) -- Animal rescuers in upstate New York are finding themselves overwhelmed after finding 150 cats in the home of a known hoarder.

Police were called to the home for a safety check on the residents when they found the felines. The cats were in the walls and packed into the house.

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"The house is in a deplorable condition. This is not what we expected to find," said Sgt. S.P. Dauphinais.

The teams had to wear hazmat suits as the house was infested with fleas. The cats were found to have eye infections, respiratory infections and to be anemic. The rescuers at Mohawk Hudson Humane Society are seeking canned cat food donations and monetary donations to purchase antibiotics.

The house belongs to Bertha A. Ryan, who was stopped in 2010 with her sister and 77 cats in two cars while driving in Vermont. A total of 450 cats have been involved in incidents with the Ryans.

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