Shelters Destroyed Cats Left Vulnerable | Rochester News

Cat rescue group Hand to Paw faces a devastating setback after seven of its shelters were destroyed in a wave of vandalism, likely fueled by neighborhood resentment toward stray cats. Volunteers discovered the damage Tuesday, likening it to someone returning home to find their house obliterated. Though police and Lollypop Farm have been contacted, the group feels action has been too slow. This isn’t an isolated incident — similar attacks are happening nationwide. Still, Hand to Paw remains resilient, buoyed by community support and donations that fund their lifesaving work. They’re rebuilding shelters and exploring security cameras to prevent future destruction. Donations are urgently needed — visit their website or Facebook page to help. Lollypop Farm expressed sorrow over the attacks and clarified they don’t investigate crimes — but confirmed recent tests on a deceased cat ruled out poisoning, pointing instead to distemper. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aecf45d099055143