A Northern California woman is under investigation after 46 dead cats were found in her home, the sheriff says

A Northern California woman is under investigation this week after animal control services and sheriff’s deputies found at least 46 dead cats in her home and another 160 cats roaming on her property.

The incident began after numerous residents complained for weeks about a large number of cats padding through the home in the 1300 block of Sundance Drive in Plumas Lake, an unincorporated community 20 miles north of Sacramento.

Yuba County sheriff’s deputies and county animal care services arrived at the home Tuesday and found the pack was afraid of people and running away, the Yuba County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

The owner, who was not arrested, said she was conducting a “feral cat rescue,” said Katy Goodson, a sheriff’s office spokeswoman.

“It will take days to completely clear the house of the cats,” Goodson wrote.

Yuba County Animal Services is seeking donations to help provide medical treatment for the impounded herd of cats. Donations can be made to Yuba County Animal Services at 530-741-6478 or by mail at 5245 Feather River Blvd., Olivehurst, CA 95961.