Local animal rescues step in to clear DHS hoarder home of 50+ abandoned animals
Athena Jreij
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) — Earlier this month, News Channel 3 showed viewers a Desert Hot Springs home in desperate need of community support.
The homeowners say a recent eviction of squatters led to the discovery of over 50 abandoned animals, including dozens of cats and six dogs.
Now, Kitty Corralers, a rescue in the High Desert, says they are currently housing 14 cats after saving 22 from the home. Several other cat rescuers have also put in hours to trap-neuter-return other cats.
Betty Kerr explained, “It took us about a week because after we thought we had them all out, kitty crawlers came in and put these traps. They had traps with cameras, and we caught four more that we thought weren’t in there.”
Thanks to the community and local rescues, 46 cats and six dogs have now been relocated. Now a new challenge persists, finding fosters and adopters for these pets.
While they work to try and fix and vaccinate all animals they are leaning on Yucca Valley cat Sanctuary “Save the Meow Meows”
Tonight at 6, News Channel 3 gives an inside look at the home’s recovery and why rescues say they still need help from the public.
To connect with Kitty Corralers Rescue, visit: https://www.instagram.com/kittycorralers/?hl=en