Rescuers Chase Almost 100 Cats
Published: July 20, 2009
AKRON, Ohio—When an Ohio man vacated his foreclosed home near Akron, he left behind nearly 100 cats and a stench.
Rescuers have been chasing cats in the Lakemore house for two weeks, and there are still some felines left. Cats were found in the heating ducts, under furniture and mattresses and in dressers, closets and cabinets.
Cat rescuer Eric Schickendantz says he had to put on protective gear before shoveling cat waste off the floors and disinfecting the place.
Outside, the lawn and landscaping were well-manicured, but neighbors could smell a stench when the windows were opened.
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Reader Reactions
Well see, there’s the problem. Jail would be a step up for this guy. Making another criminal live in his house under house arrest though… now THAT would be effective punishment.
sooo… when does this guy go to jail for leaving behind these animals he didn’t take care of????
That cat rescuer must be using an alias. Schickendantz?? They tried to make me do that a wedding once…
invisi_cmh- oh yeah haha animal cruelty is just HILARIOUS. There is nothing funny about this, you half-wit.
HAHA What a great idea. If you’re going to foreclose my house, I’m going to fill it with 100 cats; have fun cleaning that up! What’s new pussycat? Woah-oh-oh-ohhh.
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