Thirty cats were discovered abandoned in cages on the Southern State Parkway, leading to a rescue operation. Rescuers expressed horror at the conditions, as the cats lacked food and water. A man, Thomas McDermott, later claimed the cats were his pets, stating he had been caring for them despite being temporarily homeless. The situation raised concerns about animal cruelty, prompting Nassau D.A. Anne Donnelly to initiate a criminal investigation. However, the cats cannot be adopted immediately due to their status as evidence in the investigation.
"I wanted to cry actually. It's awful to find them like this. They couldn't get out of there. It's like being in prison."
"I was horrified what I came upon. I don't know how anyone could do that."
"I love them. They're my cats. I've been taking care of them for years, and I do everything I can. I spend a lot of money on them - $20 of food every two days."
"We can't have 30 cats living on the side of the Southern State Parkway in cages."
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