Man Charged After Live, Dead Cats Found In North Philadelphia Home
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Authorities in Philadelphia say a man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges in connection with a dozen live and more than two dozen dead cats found at his former residence.
Police and animal welfare officials said 44-year-old Jun Takase was charged in connection with the animals and carcasses found Friday at the North Philadelphia boarding house where he used to live. (see related story)
Animal welfare authorities said a dozen live cats in poor physical condition were found along with 26 dead ones.
The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says Takase was arrested Sunday after he came to their headquarters "to inquire about the cats and seek to reclaim them."
A listed number for Takase could not be found Monday; it was unclear whether he has an attorney.
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