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Pack of Dogs Kills 20 Cats, Sparks Safety Concerns

9/13/2025

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In Winton, California, a pack of aggressive dogs killed at least 20 cats.
Merced County Animal Control received videos of the attacks.
Authorities captured 10 dogs, with two still at large.
Concerns about potential human attacks, particularly near a school, have been raised, though no incidents have occurred.
The owner surrendered the dogs, which will not be returned, and the captured dogs are quarantined for rabies testing.

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Story summary

In Winton, California, a pack of aggressive dogs killed at least 20 cats.
Merced County Animal Control received videos of the attacks.
Authorities captured 10 dogs, with two still at large.
Concerns about potential human attacks, particularly near a school, have been raised, though no incidents have occurred.
The owner surrendered the dogs, which will not be returned, and the captured dogs are quarantined for rabies testing.