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Authorities reported finding more than 500 living and deceased cats during searches involving Furget Me Not Cat Rescue
Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and Upland Animal Control said they served search warrants at properties in Claremont and Upland after allegations that cats associated with the rescue were kept in inhumane conditions. Investigators reported finding more than 500 living and deceased cats and nine living dogs, along with deceased cats in a freezer and buried in a yard. The agencies said the investigation remained active.
Status matters. This page records a sourced development, not a completed No Halo investigation. An allegation is not a finding. Dismissals, settlements, judgments, corrections and final outcomes remain distinct.
Donor relevance
Why this matters
The reported scale of the animal recovery raises serious questions about animal welfare, rescue capacity, governance and the use of charitable donations. The investigation could materially affect the rescue's ability to operate.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The discoveries and investigation status were reported by Inland Valley Humane Society & S.P.C.A. and Upland Animal Control. Upland police separately told ABC7 that no arrests had been made at that stage.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not established the final number or condition of the animals, who was legally responsible for each property, whether crimes occurred or whether charges will be filed.
Right of reply
Organization response
No response from Furget Me Not Purebred Cat Rescue was located in the consulted material.
Classification
How No Halo records this event
Event type: Investigation. Current state: Open. No Halo preserves the current procedural state rather than treating every mention as a finding.
Published September 21, 2026 · Last verified September 24, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.