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• Macomb County Animal Control rescued 84 cats, including pregnant and nursing cats, from a single-wide mobile home

• The homeowner sought help after realizing they could no longer care for the growing number of animals

• Rescue groups and animal control staff worked together to provide medical care

Animal control officers in Michigan rescued 84 cats from a single-wide mobile home this week.

Macomb County Animal Control Chief Jeff Randazzo told that the owner of the cats “did the right thing” by coming to the station and asking for help, admitting they were in over their heads.

The “large-scale” intake situation involved many pregnant and nursing cats, who will need even more care and resources over the next couple of weeks, the agency shared in a Facebook post.

The agency said in its Facebook post about the rescue that situations like these often start with “good intentions.”

Neighbor Paul Cote recalled his experience watching the cats being taken out of the nearby home while speaking to WXYZ.

“All of a sudden, she was bringing out cat crates; we saw about eight of them. I think it’s sick,” he said. “I knew she had a couple cats, that was it, then all of a sudden, then they start coming in bringing the crates out.”

“When the number of pets in a home grows beyond what can be realistically managed, it can quickly become difficult for both the animals and their caregivers,” the agency’s post continued. “That’s why spaying and neutering and reaching out for help early are so important. We share this with compassion and understanding, knowing that support and education can make all the difference.”

The animal control center was assisted by rescue partners, who offered help and took some of the pets. They include the Oakland County Animal Control, A Rejoyceful Animal Rescue, Friends for Animals Metro Detroit and Eastpointe Animal Control.

“We want to take a moment to recognize our incredible staff, who showed up with compassion, professionalism, and true teamwork,” said the Macomb County Animal Control.

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“From safely removing the cats to providing immediate medical care, including vaccinations, snap testing, fecal testing, and flea prevention,” their statement continued. “This was a massive undertaking, and they handled it with heart every step of the way. We are so proud of our team.”

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