A van containing 134 cats was discovered in a Taco Bell parking lot, with conditions causing multiple fatalities and distress among the animals. Most of the cats were emaciated and packed into boxes, leading to the arrest of a Long Beach woman on 93 counts of animal cruelty. Authorities found no food or water present for the cats, which ranged in age from one week to eight years. The surviving cats were taken to the Merced County Animal Services shelter for treatment and potential adoption. The case drew attention to the dangers of leaving animals in vehicles during hot weather.
A disturbing case unfolded when a U-Haul van parked outside a Taco Bell was discovered to contain 134 cats, with many in distress and several dead.
Most of the cats were found emaciated and squeezed into boxes, leading to the arrest of a Long Beach woman on 93 counts of animal cruelty.
The conditions were dire, with no food or water provided in the van, and the ages of the rescued cats ranged from merely a week to eight years.
Authorities used the incident to underscore the dangers of leaving animals in vehicles during high temperatures, advising pet owners to ensure their safety.
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