Camden, Delaware residents were surprised to learn that a neighborhood residence had been cleared of a group of animals living in “deplorable circumstances.” The worrying site had been reported to the Office of Animal Welfare (OAW).

They acted quickly after hearing the stories recounted by residents. This was unlike anything they had ever seen previously in terms of animal maltreatment. Over 180 animals were rescued as a result of this Delaware find!

For everyone involved, the final tally was astounding. A total of 182 cats of various ages, 1 dog, and one deceased feline were involved in the study. They were all abandoned to their destiny and lived in dirt.

Because this was going to be a big recovery effort, the OAW quickly called one of the local shelters. They would require expert animal handlers for a rescue of this size.

They gathered as many animals as they could and managed to bring them all out of this horror, although it was a difficult feat. The cats’ mournful and dejected expressions could be seen in every part of the abandoned house.

The majority of the cats are underweight, many of them have flea dermatitis, and some of them have respiratory diseases, all of which are curable. The fact is that living in such confined quarters must have been agony.

Fortunately for many of these cats, several of them became adoptable quite quickly. The animals who were in better health are already on their way to finding their permanent families after spending who knows how long in less than ideal surroundings.

This anecdote proves that you should never judge a book by its cover. These adorable felines began to shine with a little love, attention, and medical treatment. The shelters’ Facebook sites were also updated with images of the makeover.

It’s unknown whether some of the animals were formerly house pets, but given how quickly they responded to human care, it’s possible that some of them have never known what it’s like to be loved.

These are the most heartbreaking instances, since they require a unique home. It’s likely that some of the less sociable cats will be adopted as “working cats.”

These wild cats are unlikely to ever be indoor house cats who curl up in their owners’ laps.

It is preferable for them to reside in a barn or on a farm where they may be outside but yet receive frequent attention.