Abandoned Cats Found New Home

The Burlington Police Department has confirmed that multiple cats have been recovered from a property in the city. Reports on social media suggest that the former resident of 105 Melrose Ct abandoned up to 50 cats before leaving town. 10 cats have been recovered by the Des Moines County Animal Shelter, with approximately 15 remaining on the property.

One local business is taking matters into their own hands. Press Paws Cat Café and Game Room has started a fundraiser to help rescue and rehabilitate these animals. According to them, an overwhelming amount of the abandoned animals are malnourished, sick, and neglected.

The Burlington Police Department says that they are in contact with the former resident, and that an investigation is ongoing.