North Texas officials seize over 100 animals in feces-filled cages, seek help with care
The Humane Society of North Texas is asking for financial support to maintain 124 animals that were found in cages full of feces and cockroaches last month.
The organization partnered with City of Denton officials to seize the 124 live animals and 122 deceased ones on May 27 from a residence in the city, according to a press release. On June 12, the Humane Society was given custody of the surviving animals. These included 97 guinea pigs, nine chinchillas, six rabbits, four parakeets, two chickens, two degus, two hamsters, one cockatiel and one cat.
Denton police arrested two people on Tuesday in the 5000 block of East McKinney Street on outstanding animal cruelty warrants, according to the Denton Record Chronicle.
According to the Humane Society release, the animals were found in cages full of feces, and half of them had no water while the other half had filthy water and there was little to no food for them. Many of the animals had sores or flea infections, were underweight, suffered from upper respiratory infections, had toenails embedded with feces and their feet were irritated from exposure to excrement.
The organization removed more than 600 pounds of waste from the cages found at the residence.
“This was the worst cockroach infestation we have ever seen on site. The cruelty these pets endured was unfathomable and inexcusable,” said Cassie Davidson, director of communications for the Humane Society. “We will continue to fight for those without a voice, and we thank the community for their continued financial support.”
Davidson said the organization’s medical team will rehabilitate the pets and make them available for adoption.
To make donations, visit hsnt.org/.
