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Humane Society of Ashland County seeking donations after dozens of cats and dogs seized from home

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ASHLAND COUNTY, Ohio — The Humane Society of Ashland County, with the assistance of the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department, seized 53 cats and 10 dogs from a single property in Ashland County.

Since Friday, deputies and animal caretakers have visited a home several times in north Ashland where dozens of cats were found hiding in the house.

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Dozens of cats and dogs were seized from an Ashland County home.

All the animals seized from the home were examined by a local veterinarian. The humane society will care for the animals and place them for adoption once their conditions improve and they have received medical attention and been spayed and neutered.

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Dozens of cats and dogs were seized from an Ashland County home.

The Barker Shop, located at 1260 E. Main St. in Ashland, will serve as a drop-off location for food and other items. The following items are needed:

  • Purina Cat Chow
  • Purina Kitten Chow
  • Scoopable cat litter, adult cat litter pans
  • Lams large breed dog food
  • Monetary donations for flea treatments for cats and dogs

Staff from the humane society didn't release further information on what prompted officials to remove the animals from the home.

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Dozens of cats and dogs were seized from an Ashland County home.

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