21 cats rescued from Tiverton home

Ryan Medeiros,
Tiverton Cats
Over a dozen kittens were rescued from a house in Tiverton on July 9, 2024. (RISPCA)

TIVERTON, R.I. (WLNE) — 21 cats were rescued from a hoarding situation in Tiverton on Tuesday.

RISPCA officials said five cats and 16 kittens were safely moved from a home on Adams Street to a Warwick shelter.

A spokesperson added that RISPCA is seeking foster homes for the cats, but said they will need six weeks of treatment for ringworm before they can be adopted.

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Members of RISPCA helped rescue cats from Tiverton on July 9, 2024. (RISPCA)

RISPCA said donations are welcome, adding that more information will be released on Wednesday.

This is a developing story — ABC 6 will release additional details as they are provided.

Categories: News, Rhode Island

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