crime-and-public-safety2 hours ago
Catskill: 100+ Cats Rescued, 2 Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
Catskill police executed a search warrant on Oct. 22, 2026, at 68 North Street after reports of deplorable living conditions. Officers found unsanitary conditions and removed over 100 cats, with WNYT reporting 96 cats and one dog. Kayla Hackett and Barry Mower were arrested and charged with multiple counts of animal torture and failure to provide sustenance. The residence was subsequently condemned, and the animals are being distributed to shelters for veterinary care.