At least 60 cats rescued from home in Southwest Detroit

Michigan Humane Society works with homeowner to rescue cats

At least 60 cats were rescued from a home in Southwest Detroit on May 23, 2019. (WDIV)

DETROIT – At least 60 cats were rescued Thursday from a home in Southwest Detroit, the Michigan Humane Society confirmed.

The owner of the home asked the Humane Society for assistance, so officials participated in the rescue, according to authorities.

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All of the cats appear to be healthy, officials said.

The cats were removed from a home in the 3900 block of West Lafayette Boulevard.

The Humane Society encourages people to call for help if they want to surrender animals.

A cat rescued May 23, 2019, from a home in Southwest Detroit. (WDIV)
A cat rescued May 23, 2019, from a home in Southwest Detroit. (WDIV)
A couple of cats rescued May 23, 2019, from a home in Southwest Detroit. (WDIV)
Cats rescued May 23, 2019, from a home in Southwest Detroit. (WDIV)
Several cats rescued May 23, 2019, from a home in Southwest Detroit. (WDIV)

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