Wheaton, MD – Dozens of cats have been rescued from neighborhood and park areas in Wheaton where someone dumped them. According to the Montgomery County Community Cat Coalition, a total of 33 cats were captured, and a trapper is attempting to catch another cat that was recently spotted.

The group was contacted by the Maryland National Capital Park Police after several cats and kittens were found near Wheaton Regional Park.

The captured cats are described as “scared and hungry” but in otherwise good condition.

Nobody knows who dumped the cats, or why. Anyone with information is asked to reach out to the Maryland-National Capital Park Police at 301-949-8010. If you wish to report a sighting or need help with trapping, please contact trapping@mcc3.org

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