Feline Killing Frenzy Revealed: Cats Associated with Widespread Predation of Wildlife, Says Study

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – A study published in the respected science journal Nature has revealed that domestic cats, often seen as playful and affectionate pets, are actually “indiscriminate predators” responsible for the widespread predation of wildlife. The study, titled “A global synthesis and assessment of free-ranging domestic cat diet,” provides the most comprehensive insight into the impact of cats on global wildlife populations. According to the authors, the research covers data from the late 19th …

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Animal Neglect Leads to Arrest of Polk County Woman After Seizure of Over 30 Cats from Unlivable Home

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a case of animal neglect after an older woman was found living in squalid conditions with over 30 cats and a dog at a residence on Pope Lane in unincorporated southwest Polk County. Deputies responding to a well-being check detected a strong odor of ammonia and discovered the animals, prompting the investigation. According to the sheriff’s office, the air inside the residence was deemed …

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Saving Sage Volunteer Sentenced to 3 Years Prison for Hoarding 63 Cats in Abandoned Home

SUNRISE, Fla. – A former animal rescue worker, Michelline Joy Toulouse, 36, was sentenced to three years in prison on Wednesday after authorities discovered 63 cats living in deplorable conditions in her abandoned home in Broward County, Florida. The investigation revealed that nine of the cats died due to the toxic and hazardous living environment. The shocking case came to light in May of 2021 when neighbors reported an unbearable smell emanating from Toulouse’s residence. …

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