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Authorities seize hundreds of cats in open animal-welfare investigation involving Furget Me Not Purebred Cat Rescue
Local authorities and humane officers executed search warrants at properties associated with Furget Me Not Purebred Cat Rescue. Officials reported finding hundreds of living cats, multiple deceased cats and cremated remains, with some animals reportedly malnourished or needing medical care. Authorities described the operation as an ongoing animal-welfare investigation; the consulted reporting did not identify an arrest or filed criminal charge.
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Donor relevance
Why this matters
The scale of the seizure raises serious questions about animal care, intake controls, veterinary oversight and the use of donations by a small rescue whose stated mission is animal protection.
Attribution
Who reported or established this
The Los Angeles Times attributed the reported conditions, animal counts and warrant activity to the Inland Valley Humane Society and SPCA, Upland police and other participating authorities.
Evidence limits
What remains unverified
No Halo has not independently verified the condition or exact count of every animal, determined how the conditions developed, or established that the nonprofit or any individual committed a crime. The investigation remains open, and no adjudicated finding was located.
Right of reply
Organization response
The Los Angeles Times reported that the rescue and its founder did not respond to requests for comment. No response was located in the other 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 23, 2026 · Last verified September 26, 2026. See an error or a later outcome? Submit a correction or right of reply.