Owner To Face Charges After 39 Animals Rescued

May 22, 2025

Staff

The Bucks County SPCA rescued 36 cats and three dogs Thursday from a Hulmeville Borough home.

Animal rescue officials said the cats and dogs were living in what officials described as “squalid conditions.”

The owner, who was operating a self-styled rescue, will face multiple counts of animal cruelty and neglect, but no charges had been filed as of evening, according officials and court records.

All animals have been surrendered to the SPCA, which is working to trap at least seven more cats believed to remain on the property, officials said.

The three large-breed dogs, which were all adults, were found confined in dirty crates and are suffering from severe skin infections and fleas, officials said.

The home was described as filthy, with high ammonia levels.

The 36 cats have skin and upper respiratory infections, are missing hair, and have fleas, officials said.

“These animals have suffered chronic neglect, extremely poor sanitation, and lack of basic vet care. They have a long road ahead of them, but I know our team will do everything in our power to help them recover and find homes where they will no longer be mistreated,” said Linda Reider, Bucks County SPCA executive director. “We remain tireless in our effort to prevent and alleviate animal suffering in Bucks County.”

The SPCA’s medical team has examined each animal to determine their individual needs.

All but one of the cats are adults, and the lone kitten was transferred to a foster home within an hour of arriving at the shelter, officials said.

The Bucks County SPCA is asking for community support through donations to its Animal Relief Fund, which aids animals rescued from cruelty and neglect.

Interested adopters are encouraged to adopt currently available cats or dogs to free up space and resources for the recently rescued animals and other incoming animals.

The SPCA is still caring for some of the 53 cats rescued from a Falls Township storage facility in February, but 42 of those animals have already found homes.

Donations can be made online at buckscountyspca.org/donate or by calling 215-794-7425.

Animals ready for adoption can be viewed at buckscountyspca.org/pets.

SPCA officials urged the public to report suspected animal mistreatment by calling the confidential tip line at 844-SPCA-TIP (844-772-2847) or emailing reportcruelty@buckscountyspca.org.

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