Raining cats, and a dog: Bedford shelter closed as it takes in 60 cats recovered in eviction
The Bedford Animal Shelter has shut down to take in 60 cats and a dog that were recovered during a recent eviction.
The animals were found when Bedford police were called to a home to assist with an eviction conducted by the Tarrant County Constables Office.
Police have not released the home’s address, nor the name of the person who owned the cats.
All the animals were removed from the house and police are working to investigate their health and living situation.
Each animal recovered from the home is being held at the Bedford Animal Shelter.
At the shelter off Reliance Parkway Wednesday morning there were stacks of cat-sized travel carriers sitting on the ground at the back entrance and a pile of cat supplies that was steadily growing near the front door.
A sign on the door read that the shelter would be closed to the public until further notice.
What happens with the cats next is unclear.
Jose Morales, the shelter’s supervisor, told the Fort Worth Star-Telegram he couldn’t release any information about the cats and dog and directed the paper to the police department.
Representatives for the police did not immediately return a request for comment.
This story was originally published July 12, 2023 at 1:28 PM.
