A mother and daughter crammed 87 cats into their home – with some found living in the ceiling space.
When they were discovered, 13 of the pets – belonging to Margaret and Kara Foster – were so ill they had to be put to sleep.
RSPCA inspectors were called to the home when neighbours complained about the smell, a court heard.
Insp Sally Kearns said: ‘It was absolutely unbearable to see. The cats had not been neutered and the situation had spiralled out of control.
‘There were far too many cats for anyone to care for properly.’
The RSPCA visited the Fosters in March last year but was not allowed full access… Read the full story