Seventy cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in New Fairfield over the weekend and a non-profit is working to help the cats heal.
The New Fairfield/Sherman Animal Welfare Society said the situation started as a call for help with a few cats and turned into a rescue mission for over 70 cats in desperate need.
According to the organization, the cats were originally strays that were taken in by a family who fell on hard times and have been living in a trailer with as much care as possible.
Due to the number of cats, it is believed it became impossible to keep up with cleaning and medical needs.
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Many of the cats reportedly have upper respiratory infections, eye infections, FeLV and FIV.
A few cats have been put into foster care and the organization is working to help the rest.
