Florida woman arrested after hoarding 80 cats and 12 dogs in a home with no AC, a foot of faeces and horrific living conditions

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.How 80 cats and 12 dogs were rescued from the Florida homeThe Martin County Sheriff's Office executed a search warrant after receiving complaints about the property. Officers found 92 animals living in extremely unsanitary conditions, with little ventilation and piles of waste throughout the house. Investigators said the smell was noticeable even before entering the property, while trash and clutter made access difficult. Because of the dangerous air quality, Martin County Fire Rescue's Hazmat Team was called in to vent...