Dozens of dead cats found in freezer

Animal control officers in Fort Worth, Texas found 50 to 100 dead cats in a home freezer Saturday. About  80 live cats were also taken from the home, according to KXAS-TV Channel 5 in Fort Worth.

The woman hoarding the cats, Angie Chambers, told the television station that she had wrapped the cats in foil or newspapers and placed them in the freezer while awaiting to cremate them.

But she couldn't afford  it  because she is on Social Security disability. The surviving animals were moved to an animal shelter. A hearing will be held next week.

On Oct. 26, the Nebraska Humane Society found 15 dead cats and two dead guinea pigs in a freezer at a home in Omaha, 

 KETV-TV Channel 7 reported. There were also 114 live cats in the home, two small dogs and a rabbit.  In that case, Sue Johansen, 49, was ticketed for numerous animal cruelty violations.

The Hoarding of Animals Research Consortium says people who hoard animals:

• Have more than a typical number of companion animals.
• Are unable to provide minimal nutrition, veterinary care, sanitation and shelter, which often results in starvation, illness and death.
• Deny that they are unable to provide minimal care for the animals.

More information on animal hoarding is available on the ASPCA Web site.

Photo source:  ASPCA cat