Two Cases Of Cats Abandoned, Locked In Cages In St. Joseph County

Multiple agencies are actively investigating two separate instances where cats were abandoned locked in cages.

In the first instance, a female cat was found abandoned and locked in a pet carrier with five kittens on the side of Butler Road and Cupp Road in a rural area near Mendon in St. Joseph County.

In the second instance, two large male cats were found in this crate together inside of a dumpster at Bentwater Apartments in Three Rivers. Both had collars on (that were a little too tight).

The felines in both instances are all expected to be okay. If you have any information about these incidents or recognize the animals or the containers they were locked in you are asked to contact the St. Joseph Animal Control office at (269)467-6475 or St. Joseph County Central Dispatch at (269)467-4195 ext. 4. If you wish to make a tip anonymously, call the number for St. Joseph County Central Dispatch.

The Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of St. Joseph County is also reminding residence that they offer assistance with spay and neuter for both dogs and cats. Call (269)432-3642 for assistance with cats. Call (269)718-3775 for assistance with dogs.