24 Cats Found in Pickup Truck in Washington

By JACK CORAGGIO


There were two dozen cats, a dog and a human being traveling quite uncomfortably through town in a pickup truck’s two-seat cab Nov. 14.

Vehicle Broke Down

When the vehicle broke down at the Washington Congregational Church, tow truck drivers refused to haul it away without professional assistance in handling the dog and 24 cats, two of whom were pregnant.

Once Animal Control Officer Cyndy Brissett appeared, even she was taken aback by this curious case of animal hoarding in transit.

“It’s more of a sad story than anything,” said Ms. Brissett, who, because of the nature of the situation, declined to provide information about the person or the circumstances. “It’s a very unfortunate set of circumstances,” she noted..."  More