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Case ID: 2606

Classification: Hoarding

Animal: cat

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75 Cats Neglected and Seized
Ishpeming, MI (US)

Incident Date: Thursday, Jul 29, 2004
County: Marquette

Charges: Misdemeanor
Disposition: Convicted
Case Images: 6 files available

Defendants/Suspects:
» Lewis Rosenbaum
» Grace Aalto-Rosenbaum

Case Updates: 1 update(s) available

A Marquette County couple has been charged with animal cruelty.

Seventy-five cats were taken from their Ishpeming Township home, July 19, 2004.

According to the Marquette county prosecutor's office, 79-year-old Lewis Rosenbaum and 54-year-old Grace Aalto-Rosenbaum are facing 10 misdemeanor counts of animal neglect.

The cats were discovered following an anonymous tip. The report says cat feces were all over the home and the condition of the residence was filthy. Some of the animals were in cages, but apparently none were malnourished.

All 75 cats are now at the Marquette County Humane Society. The Rosenbaums will appear in district court, August 17, 2004.

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• Marquette County Humane Society

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