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77-year-old accused of hoarding about 80 cats in what sheriff calls worst case in Martin County

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emma Romano, as published by WPTV · July 20, 2026 · 1 min read

A severe case of animal hoarding is being investigated in Martin County. Authorities are looking into a situation at a home on Southwest Meadowlark Circle in Stuart. The case involves a 77-year-old individual and a large number of cats, approximately 80.

According to the sheriff, this is the worst case of its kind in Martin County. Further details about the investigation and the condition of the animals are available through WPTV.

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Category: business · Published: July 20, 2026 · Source: WPTV · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Palm Beach Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Emma Romano, as published by WPTV
Original story	Read at the source
Source published	Jul 20, 2026
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77-year-old accused of hoarding about 80 cats in what sheriff calls worst case in Martin County

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