Animal rescue seeks adopters, donors to help 28 cats from Paterson home

PETS & ANIMALS Animal rescue seeks adopters, donors to help 28 cats from Paterson home Stream New York's #1 news - AccuWeather - original content 24/7 By Eyewitness News Wednesday, November 11, 2026 1:29PM Share Follow abc7NY on Google PATERSON, New Jersey (WABC) -- An animal rescue organization is seeking the public's help after discovering 28 cats in need of rescue at a home in Paterson, New Jersey. The Ramapo-Bergen Animal Refuge said what began as a call to assist 18 cats quickly expanded into a larger animal welfare crisis involving 28 cats as the homeowners face an urgent move. The organization said it immediately rescued eight kittens between 4 and 12 weeks old that were in need of medical care. According to the refuge, the kittens arrived covered in fleas, suffering from parasites and battling respiratory and eye infections. Two of the kittens, Mia and Wallace, are being treated for calicivirus and require intensive supportive care, including syringe feeding and nebulization. Another kitten, Baby Ruth, is just 4 weeks old. The organization said it is continuing efforts to help the remaining cats but needs assistance from other rescue groups, adopters and donors. "Every adoption creates an opportunity to save another life," the refuge said in an appeal for help. The shelter is urging rescue organizations that can assist with the remaining cats to contact the group, while encouraging prospective adopters to consider opening their homes to animals currently in its care. Donations will help cover medical treatment for the rescued kittens and support efforts to reach the cats still awaiting help, the organization said. How to help : Venmo: @rbarishelter Zelle / PayPal: [email protected] ---------- * Get Eyewitness News Delivered * More New Jersey news * Send us a news tip * Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness News Have a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply. 13-year-old shot in back and hand while walking to store in Jamaica, Queens 1 hour ago One critically hurt in fiery two-car crash that shut down eastbound LIE in Brentwood 2 hours ago Is there a nor'easter coming? Is it going to snow in NYC? Updates on the coastal storm from the Eyewitness News AccuWeather team 1 hour ago Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WABC-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics PETS & ANIMALS PATERSON ANIMAL RESCUE CATS Watch Live ON NOW 13-year-old boy shot twice while walking to store in Queens 1 hour ago Fiery 2-car crash closes eastbound LIE in Brentwood; 1 critically hurt 2 hours ago Is there a nor'easter coming? | Live updates 1 hour ago Daredevil couple who scaled Empire State Building speak out 27 minutes ago Hero responders save runaway child with autism from freezing waters Bronx man accused of bomb threat on Newark-to-New Orleans flight 36 minutes ago Suspect in 3 Central Park rapes arrested working at Miami Burger King Missing 11-month-old boy taken by father found buried alive: Sheriff