Groups rescue nearly 50 cats in Ritzville

Groups from across the state of Washington banded together in an effort to find new homes for nearly 50 cats from Ritzville.

The 10 organizations and the Ritzville Police Department worked together to remove 48 cats and kittens on Thursday, Aug. 14, from a home on Cherry Avenue in Ritzville.

The effort began after a search warrant had been executed on the premises on July 17, following reports of an overpopulation of cats at the residence. After the Ritzville Police Department completed the search warrant, the owner of the home readily agreed to comply and find homes for the cats.

The initial...