Local Crime Weather Power & Politics Homeless Youth In Crisis Rebuilding Brooklyn Hot Toys 59° LIVE Local Crime Weather Power & Politics Homeless Youth In Crisis Rebuilding Brooklyn Hot Toys 28 cats rescued from Paterson home after routine call uncovers larger welfare crisis The refuge is currently asking the public for support to help fund ongoing medical treatments for the rescued animals. Pedro Carmona

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According to the Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge, what began as a call to assist 18 cats quickly escalated when rescuers discovered 28 cats in total needing immediate removal as the homeowners prepared to move out