A 77-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after authorities discovered 80 cats and 12 dogs living in appalling conditions inside her home in Stuart, Martin County. Investigators said the property had no working air conditioning, temperatures exceeding 110°F (43°C), and up to a foot of animal faeces covering parts of the floor. The overwhelming stench and hazardous environment were so severe that a hazmat team had to ventilate the house before rescue crews could enter. Deputies described the case as one of the worst examples of animal hoarding they had ever encountered, while the rescued animals were taken for urgent medical care and assessment at a local shelter.
