Police Remove 209 Cats, 3 Dogs From Home

[February 02, 2008]  BONHAM, Texas (AP) -- Complaints from neighbors prompted Bonham police to remove 209 cats and three dogs from a home apparently overrun by the animals. The SPCA helped take custody of the animals Friday.

Officials found 40 cats in one bedroom.

Bonham Police Chief Mike Bankston said the situation apparently got well out of hand for the couple living in the house.

Owner David Wheeler told WFAA television that they started with just 13 cats, but the animals quickly bred. Wheeler said it's expensive to spay and neuter so many cats, plus feed them.

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Information from Steve Stoler of WFAA-TV: http://www.wfaa.com

[Associated Press]

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