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Nearly 90 dead cats found in Texas home leads to 2 arrests, police say
Summary by The Houston Editorial Desk Aaron Barker , as published by FOX 26 Houston
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the case can be found through local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston, which reported on the incident and the resulting arrests.
In a case of animal hoarding, two individuals have been taken into custody by authorities. The arrests are connected to the discovery of a large number of deceased animals at a residence. The incident occurred in Alvarado, Texas, and police have described it as an animal hoarding case.
Nearly 70 dead cats were found at the home, leading to the arrests. Further information about the case can be found through local news sources, including FOX 26 Houston , which reported on the incident and the resulting arrests.
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Category: safety Published: July 27, 2026 Source: FOX 26 Houston Reading time: 1 min
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