134 Cats Found in U-Haul: 28 Dead, 106 Rescued in California

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A simple welfare check turned into one of Merced County's largest animal rescues when 106 emaciated cats and 28 dead ones were discovered.

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The temperature hit 99 degrees that day in Santa Nella - and the cats had no food or water inside the sweltering vehicle.

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Many cats pressed desperately against the windshield, visible to anyone passing by the parked U-Haul.

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"It's a sad situation," Deputy Alexandra Britton said. "Animals are our friends. So it's hard to see somebody do that to an animal."

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The cats ranged from one-week-old kittens to 8-year-old adults - all showing signs of severe neglect with matted fur and extreme weight loss.

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Jeannie Maxon, 69, now faces 93 counts of animal cruelty. Why wasn't she charged with more counts?

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All surviving cats were transported to Merced County Animal Shelter for immediate care and treatment at Atwater Veterinary Center.

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Want to adopt one of these rescued cats? They'll need medical clearance first and must go through a seizure hearing and 14-day hold.

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The sheriff's office warns: car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes, causing heatstroke and death for pets left inside.

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