NOCO Humane, the animal shelter serving Larimer and Weld counties, announced on Sept. 15 that it had taken in 108 cats across three separate large-scale cases in five weeks. The first case brought 46 cats from a single residence after the owner died (30 transported to the Larimer Campus in Loveland, 16 more brought in by family). The same week, 42 cats arrived from a suspected hoarding situation, and 20 more were surrendered to the Weld Campus in Evans.
CEO Cynthia Setel called the intake ‘an extraordinary undertaking’ in the shelter’s press release. Many of the cats have already been adopted; others are available now or recovering in foster care. By Sept. 22, CBS Colorado reported the total had grown to 134 cats over six weeks with more than 40 adopted, and spokesperson Scott Wendelberger said the cases carry significant unplanned costs, including surgery for one cat that needed an eye removed. Colorado requires a permit to keep 15 or more cats or dogs on a property.
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Sources: NOCO Humane press release (Sept. 15, 2026); Denver7 (Sept. 17); CBS Colorado (Sept. 22). Verified Sept. 24, 2026.
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