RESIDENTS of an apartment in Subang Jaya were shocked to discover 41 decomposing cat carcasses in a woman's home.
Even more heartbreaking, 31 of the carcasses were found wrapped in plastic and stored in a freezer, while another 10 carcasses were found littering the living room and cages.
All the unfortunate cats are believed to have died due to not being given enough food, while 36 others were found still alive in their cages.
According to reports in Kosmo!, they were severely dehydrated, with emaciated bodies and suffering from various infections due to an environment contaminated with faecal waste.
It is understood that the unit used as an unofficial animal shelter was very dirty and unkempt, while animal carcasses were found lying in cages and on the floor without any food or water.
A spokesperson for the animal rescue group said the scene inside the residential unit was heartbreaking, with most of the surviving cats in a state of trauma and too weak to move.
It is understood that the unit was rented by an individual on the pretext of saving stray animals, but the situation got out of control, leading to the death of the animals involved.
The case is currently being investigated by the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) and the police under the Animal Welfare Act 2015.
If convicted, the perpetrators could face a hefty fine or imprisonment, or both, for animal cruelty and neglect.
All the surviving cats are now being placed in veterinary clinics and temporary shelters to undergo intensive care and rehabilitation. – April 9, 2026
