Ga. woman accused of hoarding animals in home

[September 16, 2010]  CANTON, Ga. (AP) -- Authorities said charges are pending against a woman accused of hoarding nearly 130 cats and dogs in her rural Cherokee County home.

Cherokee County Marshal Ray Waters said Shari Cahill was scheduled for a hearing Thursday after police rescued 113 cats and 14 dogs from her home this week. Authorities said many of the animals were dehydrated and showed other signs of neglect.

The animals were found after neighbors called police to complain about the smell coming from Cahill's home. Authorities wearing biohazard suits also found the carcasses of 23 cats and one dog.

Authorities said the house was filled with mounds of animal waste and rooms of garbage.

Cahill did not answer a phone listed in her name.

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[Associated Press]

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