Nola Chastang

Animal neglect on over 160 ill or starving cats

Lakeside, CA

August 1998

Chastang, who ran San Diego Animal Rescue service in her Northhill Terrace home, has been charged with suspicion of animal cruelty. Over 160 ill, or starving cats, and one dog have been seized. 3 of the cats were so ill they were immediately euthanized. Many of the cats are suffering from feline leukemia, respiratory disease and skin problems.

Neighbors complained to animal control officers in August and 33 sick cats were taken out then, an additional 29 were taken in a follow-up investigation in September. That case has not been resolved. On December 23, 1998 the remainder of the cats were removed from the home.

Reference:

The San Diego Union Tribune