Cats rescued in Albion

ALBION – Thirteen cats were rescued from a woman in Albion by the Whitman County Sheriff’s Office, Pullman Animal Control and the Whitman County Humane Society.

A search warrant was served at a home in the 200 block of H Street to find sick and malnourished cats and animals after receiving a complaint March 6, records show.

The warrant allowed any animals found to be taken to receive medical attention.

“In addition to the concerns for the animals’ welfare, the homeowner was believed to be in violation of a court order prohibiting her from owning animals based on a prior animal cruelty conviction,” Sheriff Brett Myers said.

The cat owner is now facing possible charges of animal cruelty and violation of a court order, he said.

The sheriff has yet to release the woman’s name, address and details about the animals.