4 Dead Cats Found In Freezer, Shocking Conditions For Surviving Pets
Two women in western New York are facing charges after four dead cats were found in a freezer on their property. A number of animals have also been rescued from the property. A local humane society had also shed light on the story in a recent social media post.
4 Cats Were Found Dead & Frozen At The Canandaigua Property, While 3 Were Rescued
The Ontario County Humane Society recently announced in a news release on Facebook that they, with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, had rescued 17 animals from a property in Canandaigua, New York. Among the animals removed from the property on December 2 were 14 dogs and three cats.
As the release noted, some of the animals were kept in metal cages. Others were allowed to roam freely. These animals were taken to a local veterinarian for medical treatment.
However, not all the animals could be saved. According to Humane Society Director William Martin, as shared in the release, “Tragically, four deceased cats were discovered inside a kitchen freezer.”
The Humane Society shared that the four deceased cats would be taken to the Cornell Animal Diagnostic Center. They are expected to undergo necropsies to determine their cause of death.
Information Was Also Shared About The 17 Surviving Animals
According to the Sheriff’s Office, they received an animal neglect complaint that “expressed concerns about unsanitary conditions and lack of medical care for animals at the home.” This complaint reportedly came from someone who recently picked up two dogs that were being fostered at the property. Local authorities then executed a search warrant before searching the property.
Regarding the surviving animals, the statement shared, “Initial assessments revealed that the dogs and cats were flea ridden, suffering from fur loss, [had] dental issues, and ear infections. All are currently receiving ongoing medical attention.” In addition, it was noted that the “Town of Canandaigua Code Enforcement Officer also deemed the residence uninhabitable due to severe hoarding conditions.”
Since then, two women, Sheila LaFleur, 63, and Robin Burr, 61, were arrested in connection with the case. The two were both said to live at the address where the animals were found. Both have been charged with a misdemeanor for animal cruelty.
According to local officials, the women have since been released on bond. They are expected to appear in court for the charges at a later date, as confirmed by The Finger Lake Times. As the outlet noted, “LaFleur and Burr were given appearance tickets for town court.”
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