Sterling Heights Residents Grapple with Lingering Issues After Severe Cat Hoarding Case
Residents in Sterling Heights, Michigan, are still experiencing problems three weeks after a severe cat hoarding incident on Cavant Drive. Hazmat crews initially discovered dozens of cats, some deceased, inside a home. While most of the surviving cats have been removed and adopted, a few more still need to be trapped, with cages remaining visible in the backyard of the now-boarded-up property. Neighbors report ongoing issues, including cats roaming freely, one attacking a dog, and another causing damage inside a bedroom. Gary Davis, a long-time resident, stated he had complained to the city about wild cats in the neighborhood for several years prior to the discovery. Sahar Zakar, who lives next door, reported cats entering her bedroom and continues to see them in her backyard. The city's Safe Homes Task Force, a multi-departmental group, is now involved with the property, and the former occupant was hospitalized when the case first emerged.
