Pune Authorities Struggle to Address 300 Cats Found in Apartment

Municipal officials issued a notice for relocation after complaints of unhygienic conditions and noise from neighbors.

Over 300 cats were discovered in a 3.5 BHK apartment in Pune's Marvel Bounty Society, raising concerns about hygiene and noise levels.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and SPCA issued a 48-hour notice to the owners, Rinku and Ritu Bharadwaj, to relocate the cats.
Neighbors reported persistent foul smells and excessive noise, prompting an investigation by the PMC, SPCA, and local police.
Officials found the cats living in unsanitary conditions, with no vaccination or sterilization records, and evidence of uncontrolled breeding.
PETA India described the situation as animal hoarding and called for the sterilization, vaccination, and rehoming of the cats to ensure their welfare.