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California Woman Arrested for Abandoning 106 Cats

7/6/2025

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In a shocking case of animal cruelty, 69-year-old Jeannie Maxon was arrested in Southern California on 93 counts of abuse after abandoning 106 cats in a U-Haul at a Taco Bell parking lot. Authorities discovered 20 cats in dire condition and 28 tragically deceased. The surviving felines are now receiving medical care and hope for a brighter future through adoption. The investigation continues.

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In a shocking case of animal cruelty, 69-year-old Jeannie Maxon was arrested in Southern California on 93 counts of abuse after abandoning 106 cats in a U-Haul at a Taco Bell parking lot. Authorities discovered 20 cats in dire condition and 28 tragically deceased. The surviving felines are now receiving medical care and hope for a brighter future through adoption. The investigation continues.