Reports of multiple dead cats inside Bohemia home, officials say
- Emergency responders arrived Saturday afternoon at a Bohemia, New York residence following complaints about a strong odor and the discovery of several deceased cats inside the home.
- The response followed neighbors reporting a strong ammonia smell and sightings of many cats roaming the property for years.
- Investigators with permission entered around 7:30 p.m., found approximately 28 dead cats, including some in a freezer, and rescued over 50 living cats needing immediate veterinary care.
- Suffolk County SPCA Chief Roy Gross reported that upon their arrival, they discovered 28 deceased cats and more than 50 living cats, with three critically ill cats having been euthanized.
- The house was condemned for unsafe conditions, a full investigation is underway, and animal welfare groups seek help to care for the sick cats removed from the home.
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