The Alberta SPCA removed 143 cats from a home in the greater Edmonton area over a five-week period, beginning in mid-December. "The gradual approach to removing the cats allowed the owner to properly process what was happening, and to reduce the shock of having the cats removed," said Ken Dean, director of animal protection services for the Alberta SPCA. In total, about 150 were cats involved, said Dan Kobe, communications manager for the Alberta SPCA. The Alberta SPCA investigated 10 cases in 2019 that involved homes with 20 or more cats in each. The cost of vet care and boarding to the Alberta SPCA for the cats is expected to exceed $25,000.

Source: CBC News February 10, 2020 16:58 UTC