20-30 Persians loose in Baltimore

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>I know we're all getting slammed and there is little, if any, space
>for cats left anywhere.. but there's a new emergency....of course.
>:( I just had a report from a Baltimore A/C that 20-30 Persians,
>supposedly top quality cats, were let loose by someone in a backyard
>in the region of Murrell Park in Baltimore. Local people brought in
>7 so far - of that, 3 were adopted (by the people who brought the
>others in). They are dispatching A/C officers to get the rest - and
>once they are in animal control they will have 4 days to live if not
>taken by rescue. So far the cats look to be about 3 years old and
>some appear silver tabby or silver, another a Himy. They were let
>loose ALL SHAVED! I am told they need baths and some are thin.
>
>President & Rescue Coordinator
>Purebred Cat Breed Rescue (formerly known as CFA Purebred Rescue,
>Inc), a 501c3 charity
>Website: http://PurebredCats.org

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These are said to be handled. http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=147102