On November 11, 2009, Pennsylvania SPCA Humane Law Enforcement officers responded to a complaint that a woman residing on the 2000 block of Berkeley St., in Audobon, PA, was keeping more than 100 cats in her home. The woman surrendered approximately 100 cats and one dog to a local rescue group to avoid being served with a warrant that could have led to criminal charges.

Agents at the scene found the animals living in unsanitary conditions in several rooms of the house. Many were flea-infested, emaciated and in need of veterinary care. The Pennsylvania SPCA helped transport the animals to the rescue, which has taken custody of the animals.

Since 1867, the Pennsylvania SPCA, a non-profit 501(c)3 organization headquartered in Philadelphia, has been dedicated to rescuing animals from abuse and neglect, providing lifesaving care and treatment, and reducing pet-overpopulation through low-cost spay-and-neuter clinics and public awareness initiatives. Through these efforts, the Pennsylvania SPCA
prevents cruelty toward animals and promotes respect for their welfare, thus enhancing the lives of people and their companion animals throughout the state of Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania SPCA operates adoption centers in Wellsboro, Centre Hall, Danville and Montrose, Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia headquarters, located at 350 E. Erie Ave., houses a full-service
animal hospital, obedience training academy, adoption facility, and the Pennsylvania SPCA Law Enforcement Department. Philadelphia’s Animal Care and Control Team (ACCT), powered by the Pennsylvania SPCA , is contracted by the city to perform animal control, as well as finding homes for Philadelphia's thousands of stray and surrendered animals via rescue, foster care, and adoption. For more information about adopting, donating or volunteering, please call 215.426.6300 or visit www.pspca.org.