2 cited after 124 living and deceased cats removed from ‘unsanitary’ Florida home: Police

Port St. Lucie police and animal control officers removed 124 living and deceased cats from a home, launching an active criminal investigation into severe neglect and hoarding.Port St. Lucie police investigationPort St. Lucie Animal Control personnel responded to a home in the 2500 block of SW Warwick Street on Oct. 13 after receiving concerns about living conditions. Officers documented unsanitary conditions inside the residence, including accumulated feces and dead kittens.As the case developed, officials said they accounted for 124 total living and deceased cats. All surviving animals were surrendered by the residents, allowing care teams to focus on medical treatment. Two of the three residents have been issued citations for hoarding and failing to provide medical attention to animals, according to authorities.Unanswered QuestionsOfficials have not yet confirmed the identities of the residents or if additional criminal charges will be filed as the investigation remains ongoing. It