Police Rescue Dozens of Cats Found Roaming Around Abandoned Boat in Washington
Key Points:
- Over 30 cats and kittens were found living in unsafe conditions on an abandoned boat off Owen Beach in Tacoma, Washington, discovered by the Tacoma Police Department's marine services unit on August 6.
- The cats appeared malnourished and frightened, prompting a coordinated rescue effort involving police, animal control, and forensic units, which successfully removed all the felines by August 7.
- The boat was privately owned, requiring animal control to obtain a warrant before entering, and no humans were found onboard; the investigation into the situation and the boat's owner is ongoing.
- The rescued cats were transported to the Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society for care, with hopes they will find safe and loving homes.