47 cats rescued from ‘sweltering’ SUV at rest stop in Harris, Minnesota

HARRIS, Minnesota — A crew from the Animal Humane Society (AHS) helped rescue 47 cats from what they known as “sweltering warmth” inside a car at a relaxation cease in Harris, Minnesota Tuesday. 

The Chisago County Sheriff’s Workplace and Minnesota State Patrol deputies requested for assist from AHS after discovering a SUV stuffed with cats on the relaxation space, with temperatures hovering within the mid-90s.

The proprietor of the 47 cats gave the animals to AHS staff. That particular person had been residing with cats within the car “for a while,” in accordance a information launch from AHS.

Earlier than Tuesday’s incident, the proprietor had already surrendered 14 further cats that had been residing within the automobile to an area rescue group.

Paramedics checked the well being of the cat proprietor on the scene, and offered medical sources to that particular person.

The cats rescued by the AHS vary in age from below one yr to greater than twelve years outdated. 

“Regardless of the acute warmth and unsanitary circumstances contained in the car, many of the cats appear to have solely minor medical points,” the information launch acknowledged. 

All of the animals rescued will likely be examined, evaluated and cared for by AHS veterinary and animal habits workers.

After the analysis interval, the cats will likely be sterilized and made obtainable for adoption at AHS or different animal rescue organizations. 

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