PITTSBURGH,None — Investigators served a search warrant at a home in Pittsburgh's Marshall-Shadeland neighborhood on Wednesday after neighbors complained of animal hoarding.
Channel 11's Jodine Costanzo was there as police, building inspectors and Animal Friends officials visited the home on Hodgkiss Street.
Costanzo reported that the homeowner, 60-year-old Rosemary Anderson, was not home at the time; however, police raided the home to check for the animals. Investigators said they didn't find any cats inside of the house and think that most of them are roaming outside.
"Everyone in this world has rights, but when hoarding infringes on rights of other people then there's a problem," said Pittsburgh Police Officer Christine Luffy.
Neighbors said that they've been calling the Health Department to report the hoarding problem for years.
"The smell…,be glad you're not here on a hot summer day," said neighbor Melissa Czapko.
Officials said they have set up cages to rescue dozens of cats that have been roaming Anderson's property.
"There are agencies to help. She could have sought help at anytime. Definitely she doesn't have to live like that," said Kathy Hecker of Animal Friends.
Anderson faces several charges including animal cruelty and harboring a nuisance.
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