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Over 100 cats rescued from alleged cruelty situation in Wicomico County

The rescue was enabled by Maryland's cost-of-care law, allowing timely treatment and placement of over 100 severely ill and underweight cats found in unsanitary conditions.

  • On Wednesday, Feb. 25, law enforcement served a warrant at a residential property, and rescuers removed over 100 cats, Humane World for Animals said.
  • The rescue followed allegations that a Delmar residence was involved in animal cruelty, with Maryland's cost-of-care law enabling large-scale seizures, officials say.
  • Responders documented many underweight and ill cats with apparent upper respiratory infections, finding cats huddled outdoors and in hazardous sheds amid snow and icy approach to the site.
  • Responders transported the cats to a safe, undisclosed location where Humane World for Animals and volunteers will provide veterinary care, as the investigation remains active, the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office said.
  • Humane World for Animals, formerly the Humane Society of the United States, says with millions of supporters and work in over 50 countries, staff praised partners and noted the animals' resilience while highlighting the mission to end severe cruelty.
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Rescue underway: Over 100 cats found suffering in alleged cruelty situation

DELMAR, Md., Feb. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Rescuers are working to save over 100 cats from an alleged cruelty case in Delmar, MD. Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States, is assisting the Wicomico…

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