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Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Over 100 dead cats found in faeces-riddled home after being 'stolen by hoarder'
An animal welfare group said they believe the suffering was "unimaginable" and are investigating how an employee allegedly took the cats back to their squalid home Some 100 cats were found dead inside a squalid hoarder home "overflowing with faeces," leaving people horrified. Animal Assist Senju, an animal welfare group based in Japan, apologised to social media users after it posted photos of the home, lined with rubbish, and "overflowing with faeces and urine." The home belonged to one of its staff members the group said, before alleging they had taken many cats without permission. Horrifyingly, one of the cats was found with "its skin peeled off and paws covered in faeces and urine," the group posted to Instagram last week. The organisation uploaded images of the hoarder's house with multiple cat carriers being seen on the floor alongside piles of strewn newspapers and other household items. Animal Assist Senju representative Tsuchida Etsuko said the organisation was working to find foster parents for the surviving cats and that it was co-operating wit police, who have opened an investigation into the incident. Officials in Kumamoto, in Japan's southern island of Kyushu, said they had found dozens of dead cats and that initial estimates were that there were "around 100," reported the AFP news agency. But media reports in the country have hinted the total figure could, in fact, be higher. "Before making this announcement, I would like to apologise," the organisation said in a June 1 Instagram post. "I am very sorry. We are deeply, deeply sorry that we have betrayed everyone who trusted and supported us. "All members of our organisation take this matter very seriously. We are deeply aware that we, the members, are also responsible for this situation. Your harsh words of scolding are very true and you are right." The post continued: "I believe that the suffering of the cats who died was unimaginable. I believe that the suffering of the families who lost their beloved family members is indescribable. "We will investigate thoroughly to find out who they are, where they came from, and how they can return home." Many people who commented on the post slammed the organisation and went on to demand how the staff members could have taken the cats. There were others who said the organisation did not put the animals' care first. According to Animal Assist Senju, a Yuki Muyata who worked for the organisation is currently under investigation. It added that no more cats or kittens would be taken care of by the group in the future. It is unclear whether any action has been taken against the organisation. Police are understood to have launched two separate visits to the house before launching a full-scale investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the dozens of cats.
Daily Express
6 days ago
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- Daily Express
Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: AFP Text Size: The woman is no longer allowed to take in cats, it said. - Pic for illustration only. TOKYO: Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in southwest Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said on Wednesday. The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said 'was overflowing with faeces and urine'. The residence belonged to one of its staffers, who the group said was found to have gone rogue and taken in many cats without consulting the organisation. One cat was found 'unrecognisable' with 'its skin partly peeled off and paws covered in faeces and urine', the group said in an Instagram post at the weekend. Kumamoto City's animal protection centre told AFP on Wednesday that the dead felines were initially estimated to total 'around 100'. Media reports however said the number is now thought to be higher. Animal Assist Senju, based in the region of Kumamoto, says it rescues cats and dogs from animal shelters and transfers them to new homes. 'All the members of our group take what happened very seriously,' it said in another Instagram post. 'We can only imagine what agonising pain the cats went through before dying.' The woman is no longer allowed to take in cats, it said. City officials and animal rights volunteers inspected the house twice after they were notified last week of a feline death, before launching a full search and rescue mission. It is not clear if legal action has been taken against the woman. Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far, according to city animal protection official Tsutomu Takimoto. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
NDTV
6 days ago
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- NDTV
"100 Dead Cats, Skin Peeled Off": Inside Japan Woman's House Of Horror
Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in southwest Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said on Wednesday. The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said "was overflowing with faeces and urine". The residence belonged to one of its staffers, who the group said was found to have gone rogue and taken in many cats without consulting the organisation. One cat was found "unrecognisable" with "its skin partly peeled off and paws covered in faeces and urine", the group said in an Instagram post at the weekend. Kumamoto City's animal protection centre told AFP on Wednesday that the dead felines were initially estimated to total "around 100". Media reports however said the number is now thought to be higher. Animal Assist Senju, based in the region of Kumamoto, says it rescues cats and dogs from animal shelters and transfers them to new homes. "All the members of our group take what happened very seriously," it said in another Instagram post. "We can only imagine what agonising pain the cats went through before dying." The woman is no longer allowed to take in cats, it said. City officials and animal rights volunteers inspected the house twice after they were notified last week of a feline death, before launching a full search and rescue mission. It is not clear if legal action has been taken against the woman. Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far, according to city animal protection official Tsutomu Takimoto.
Free Malaysia Today
6 days ago
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- Free Malaysia Today
Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home
One cat was found 'unrecognisable' in the house that 'was overflowing with faeces and urine'. (AFP pic) TOKYO : Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in southwest Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said today. The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said 'was overflowing with faeces and urine'. The residence belonged to one of its staffers, who the group said was found to have gone rogue and taken in many cats without consulting the organisation. One cat was found 'unrecognisable' with 'its skin partly peeled off and paws covered in faeces and urine', the group said in an Instagram post at the weekend. Kumamoto City's animal protection centre told AFP on today that the dead felines were initially estimated to total 'around 100'. Media reports however said the number is now thought to be higher. Animal Assist Senju, based in the region of Kumamoto, says it rescues cats and dogs from animal shelters and transfers them to new homes. 'All the members of our group take what happened very seriously,' it said in another Instagram post. 'We can only imagine what agonising pain the cats went through before dying.' The woman is no longer allowed to take in cats, it said. City officials and animal rights volunteers inspected the house twice after they were notified last week of a feline death, before launching a full search and rescue mission. It is not clear if legal action has been taken against the woman. Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far, according to city animal protection official Tsutomu Takimoto.
The Star
6 days ago
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- The Star
Around 100 dead cats found at Japan woman's home
The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said 'was overflowing with faeces and urine'. - SCREENGRABS FROM ANIMAL_ASSIST_SENJU/INSTAGRAM TOKYO: Around 100 dead cats were discovered at the squalid home of a woman in southwest Japan who belonged to an animal welfare group, a local official said on Wednesday (June 4). The group, Animal Assist Senju, apologised on social media, posting pictures of the trash-strewn house it said "was overflowing with faeces and urine". The residence belonged to one of its staffers, who the group said was found to have gone rogue and taken in many cats without consulting the organisation. One cat was found "unrecognisable" with "its skin partly peeled off and paws covered in faeces and urine", the group said in an Instagram post at the weekend. Kumamoto City's animal protection centre told AFP on Wednesday that the dead felines were initially estimated to total "around 100". Media reports however said the number is now thought to be higher. Animal Assist Senju, based in the region of Kumamoto, says it rescues cats and dogs from animal shelters and transfers them to new homes. "All the members of our group take what happened very seriously," it said in another Instagram post. "We can only imagine what agonising pain the cats went through before dying." The woman is no longer allowed to take in cats, it said. City officials and animal rights volunteers inspected the house twice after they were notified last week of a feline death, before launching a full search and rescue mission. It is not clear if legal action has been taken against the woman. Twelve live cats have been saved from the home so far, according to city animal protection official Tsutomu Takimoto. - AFP
