St. Anthony couple surrendered 120 cats, likely not to be adoptable
The Animal Humane Society believes that the 120 cats that were rescued from a St. Anthony mobile home on Tuesday are not adoptable the Star Tribune said.
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Stanley and Cheryl Saladis housed 120 cats in their 500-square-foot mobile home in Lowry Grove. The conditions were unhealthy for the cats.
“The conditions were absolutely deplorable,� Kathie Johnson, director of animal services for the humane society told the Pioneer Press. “It was one of the worst houses I've ever been in. It was literally wall-to-wall cats.�
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The Pioneer Press reported that the husband and wife slept on a mattress in the kitchen surrounded by the cats. It was also reported that the couple’s clothing was covered in cat wastes.
This is not the first time the Saladis couple has surrendered their animals. In 2002, the couple gave up 72 of their animals from their home in Coon Rapids, the Pioneer Press said.
The Star Tribune reported that the Animal Humane Society believes that the cats rescued Tuesday will not be adoptable. The veterinarians have witnessed health and behavioral problems.
“They are damaged from their marginalized environment… both psychologically and physically,� Kathie Johnson, director of animal services, told the Star Tribune.
Officials told the Star Tribune that the house smelled of cat urine and feces.
The Pioneer Press reported that Ty Story, a Lowry Grove resident and vice president of the homeowner's association, was not aware of the situation until it was surfaced earlier this week.
“No one knew they had that many cats. They weren't letting the cats outside,� Story told Pioneer Press.
The Saladis couple ruined the interior of their home by keeping the cats inside. Their home was deemed inhabitable and they were given 10 days to clean it, the Pioneer Press said.
The Star Tribune reported that the Saladis couple might face animal neglect misdemeanor charges.
No charges have been filed.