<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto"><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.fark.com/goto/12006576/laist.com/news/52-christmas-cats-saved-from-pasadena-hoarding-situation-seek-forever-homes%3Futm_sou" target="_blank" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="color: black; text-decoration: none;">Jolly, Merry, Jingle and the rest of "The Christmas Cats" rescued from a hoarding situation can now look forward to having a home for the holidays. Welcome to Caturday</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">.</span><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">Courtesy of LAIST (Los Angeles, Calif.) at:</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="https://laist.com/news/52-christmas-cats-saved-from-pasadena-hoarding-situation-seek-forever-homes?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark">https://laist.com/news/52-christmas-cats-saved-from-pasadena-hoarding-situation-seek-forever-homes?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark</a></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;">————————————————-</span><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto;"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.25in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><b><span style="font-size: 24pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(10, 1, 20);">52 'Christmas Cats' Saved From Pasadena Hoarding Situation, Seek Forever Homes</span></b></p></div><div dir="ltr"><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Dozens of cats are in need of new homes this holiday season after being saved from a hoarding situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(42, 42, 42); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Pasadena Humane’s animal control officers rescued 52 cats and kittens last week from a residence in the city. Most of the animals were found inside the home but some were discovered underneath the property.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(42, 42, 42); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Dia DuVernet, CEO and President of<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u style="box-sizing: border-box; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><a href="https://pasadenahumane.org/" target="_blank" style="color: var(--linkColor); box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; transition: all 0.2s ease; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">Pasadena Humane</a></u>, says they’re working with the city to help the previous owner. Most of the felines came in with upper respiratory issues and ear infections, which she says is common for cats housed in crowded and unsanitary conditions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">Hoarding animals is a complicated issue that involves mental health, according to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u style="box-sizing: border-box; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><a href="https://www.aspca.org/" target="_blank" style="color: var(--linkColor); box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; transition: all 0.2s ease; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals</a></u>. The organization says that in a majority of cases, people with animal hoarding issues can believe living together is helpful.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(42, 42, 42); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">But by hoarding, the owners usually aren’t able to provide minimum care, such as a safe home, food and clean environment. At least 250,000 animals<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u style="box-sizing: border-box; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><a href="https://adaa.org/understanding-anxiety/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/hoarding-basics/animal-hoarding" target="_blank" style="color: var(--linkColor); box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; transition: all 0.2s ease; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">nationwide</a></u><span class="apple-converted-space"> </span>are in hoarding conditions yearly but only 3,500 people who hoard them are found.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(42, 42, 42); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">“It can be a devastating situation for both pets and people,” DuVernet said. “It is really something to care for 52 sick cats all at once. Our staff has been doing a remarkable job of handling this large influx.”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(42, 42, 42); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">There are warning signs an owner may be struggling. They might isolate themselves and not know how many animals are at home. The animals could appear lethargic, or the house could have strong smells of ammonia from urine, according to the<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><u style="box-sizing: border-box; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><a href="https://www.aspca.org/" target="_blank" style="color: var(--linkColor); box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; transition: all 0.2s ease; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">ASPCA</a></u>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p style="margin: 0in 42pt 0.25in 0in; font-size: medium; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(42, 42, 42); -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42);">The rescued felines are on the road to recovery and have been dubbed “the Christmas Cats.” The agency’s staff gave all 52 holiday-inspired names, such as Jolly, Merry, and Jingle. Pasadena Humane hopes to find the cats forever homes<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><a href="https://pasadenahumane.org/phs-event/whisker-wonderland-adoption-event/" target="_blank" style="color: var(--linkColor); box-sizing: border-box; touch-action: manipulation; transition: all 0.2s ease; background-repeat: no-repeat no-repeat;">this Saturday</a>, Dec. 18, from 10 a.m to 1 p.m.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(42, 42, 42); background-color: white;">“We’re preparing for our </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><a href="https://pasadenahumane.org/phs-event/whisker-wonderland-adoption-event/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);">Whisker Wonderland</a><span style="color: rgb(42, 42, 42); background-color: white;"> event,” said DuVernet. “We'll be offering a reduced adoption fee. All the cats will be vaccinated, microchipped and spayed or neutered before they go home to their new homes.”</span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">——————————</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Photos . . .</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">One of the 52 cats get weighed.</div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.tomandrodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_122521_01.jpg">http://www.tomandrodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_122521_01.jpg</a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">The cats are responding well to treatment.</div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.tomandrodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_122521_02.jpg">http://www.tomandrodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_122521_02.jpg</a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr">————————————————-</div><div dir="ltr"><div><br></div><div><div><b>“Caturday”</b><span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> by Linus Petit</span></div><div><a href="http://www.tomandrodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_by_Linus_Petit.mp3">http://www.tomandrodna.com/MoscowCares/Caturday/Caturday_by_Linus_Petit.mp3</a></div><br><div dir="ltr"><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">"Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><span dir="ltr">http://www.MoscowCares.net</span></span></div><div><br></div><div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Tom Hansen</span></div><div><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Moscow, Idaho</span></div></div><div><br></div><div>“A stranger is just a friend you haven’t met.”</div><div>- Roy E. 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