- Pennsylvania, USA -
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The Scranton Police Department said that 60-years-old CINDY LOU FREDERICK and 57-years-old MARVIN LEROY FREDERICK (both pictured), are facing animal cruelty charges after they abandoned dozens of cats and left them in deplorable conditions without food and water at the home they moved out from in December 2023.
The FREDERICKS’ home, on 508 West Market Street in Scranton, was listed for sale on Zillow. A couple went to see the residence on January 11, 2024, and used the key under the mat to enter. Police said that when the couple opened the door: “Approximately 10 to 15 cats came to the door who appeared thin and malnourished. The cats were said to be crying. The house was said to be filthy and full of garbage with an overwhelming foul odor that was so bad that (the witness) could not enter.”
Authorities were alerted and responded to the scene.
The home was in deplorable, unlivable condition and was condemned by city inspectors.
Animal Control Officers reported seeing dirt, garbage, feces, and bones throughout the residence along with the smell of a foul odor.
Bowls were empty and there was no water for the Voiceless Victims.
Authorities said several cat skulls and skeletons were found in the home.
Police said the bones of four cats stripped clean and still pink in spots, suggested the living cats were forced to eat their own to survive.
Scranton Police reported in the criminal complaint: “These cats were not left with adequate food and water and, as a result, have suffered significant cruelty and sustained serious medical issues.”
Officials put down crates with food inside and within seconds they trapped eight cats. The cats and the remains of a ninth cat were taken to Griffin Pond Animal Shelter. According to the shelter, several dogs were also removed from the property and are now in their care.
Authorities returned to the property and trapped and removed more cats.
Griffin Pond Animal Shelter wrote in a Facebook post: “Every single cat brought in this evening received the very best care. From cleaning their wounds, to a complete health assessment, then fluids medications and vaccines followed by a comfortable bed and food for their starving bellies. Each one purred at our touch. What these animals have suffered and endured demands justice. Pray that justice can be served . 🙏”
The FREDERICKS were arrested on January 16, 2024, and have each been charged with twenty-three (23) felony and twenty-three (23) misdemeanor counts of animal cruelty. According to court records, on the same day, the wife appeared before Magisterial District Judge Christopher Szewczyk and the husband appeared before Magisterial District Judge John Pesota for their arraignment. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for both for Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.
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