Ninety-eight cats were seized from a downtown Edmonton home on Thursday. They were living in “extremely cramped conditions,” the City of Edmonton said in a release on Friday. The Animal Care and Control (ACCC) search warrant and seizure came after a “lengthy investigation into concerns” about their living conditions. During the investigation, the people involved were fined multiple times, the city said. They now face charges under the Animal Protection Act. The cats are undergoing veterinary exams and the ACCC has paused the intake of healthy stray animals as of Friday because it’s now operating at more than double its maximum capacity. The pause — which includes dogs, cats and other animals — will be in place until further notice. “Our priority is ensuring these animals receive the care and attention they need,” director of Animal Care and Park Rangers John Wilson said. “An operation of this scale requires significant resources, so we appreciate the public’s patience and understanding.” For more information on what to do if you find a stray animal in the meantime, click here.
