27 dead cats found at a home as Maricopa County Sheriff's Office investigates
Deputies responded to a home near Highway 60 and London Road in Morristown, where several dead cats were discovered on Aug. 5, 2026. (Photo courtesy of the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office)
MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - Dozens of dead cats were found at a home in Maricopa County, and an investigation is underway to figure out how this happened.
What we know:
The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office called it a "difficult situation" that unfolded in Morristown on the night of Wednesday, Aug. 5, after receiving a tip.
Twenty-seven dead cats were found at a home near Highway 60 and London Road. There were five who were still alive, but in "deplorable conditions."
"The MCSO Animal Crimes Unit and the MASH unit have priority in rescuing the five surviving cats as their primary objective. This case presented significant challenges due to the volume of deceased cats found in the refrigerator, bathtub, and freezers," MCSO said. "Sheriff Sheridan expresses his unwavering support for the animal crimes unit and the MASH unit during this unsettling investigation."
The surviving cats are getting the medical care they need.
What we don't know:
Deputies have not identified any suspects.
What's next:
"Detectives are continuing their investigation in this case, and charges are pending," MCSO said.
Map of the area where the home is