MINNESOTA, USA — Another van pulls up to another animal rescue with dozens of cats.
The Bond Between is the latest organization to help out with a rescue mission for cats and kittens being hoarded in northern Minnesota.
According to the organization, it helped with the rescue of more than 50 animals and did intake Thursday afternoon.
"While our hearts ache for the cats in this situation, we are proud to be able to work with our partners in northern Minnesota to help find each and every cat a new home," expressed Jennifer Schroeder, director of rescue operations at The Bond Between. "With the help of our fosters and volunteers, we can offer them the chance they deserve for a better life."
The organization is currently looking for foster homes and those interested in adoption.
In a separate case, more than 100 cats were removed from a home in Crosby last week. Minnesota Federated Humane Societies (MFHS) assisted police in getting those cats out of that home.
"The current accepted statistics for animal hoarding, that lands the roots activism rate at 100%," said Kathleen Zweber, president of the organization's board of directors. "So unless there's some sort of intervention from professionals who can give the person the type of help they need, punishment just isn't going to do it."
They are advocating for more mental health resources for people who collect animals.
A Crystal woman was charged with mistreatment of animals this week, after officials rescued more than 120 cats from her home in February. The Animal Humane Society helped out with that, along with treatment and recovery.
"Generally from overcrowding situations, hoarding situations, usually the person involved absolutely cares about and loves these animals, and are totally blind to the suffering," Dr. Graham Brayshaw with AHS, who says oftentimes animal hoarders think they are doing the right thing.
Brayshaw said he and his staff are relieved the woman was charged, hoping she could get help.
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