More than 50 cats, some in poor health, were discovered at an Irvine home where a woman was allegedly breeding and selling them for up to $1,000, police said.
Authorities went to the residence on Garnet Street on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 20, after getting an anonymous tip, Irvine police said.
“Animal Services officers found more than 50 kittens and cats inside the residence,” police said in a statement. “The (woman) was breeding ragdoll and British shorthair cats and selling them for up to $1,000.
“Some of the cats appeared malnourished, and others showed signs of poor health,” police said. “Animal Services officers worked with the breeder, who released the cats to the care of the Irvine Animal Care Center.”
Animal Care Center staffers provided the animals with the necessary care and medical treatment, police said.
“We will provide an update on our social media, and (we) ask people not to call the Irvine Animal Care Center to inquire about them,” police said. “As they become available for adoption, the cats will be posted to the Irvine Animal Care Center website at irvineanimals.org/adopt.”
Animal Services officers were working with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office in the investigation, police said. Anyone with information about the case was asked to contact Animal Services Supervisor Hope Darrow at Hdarrow@cityofirvine.org.
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