More than 30 cats rescued from abandoned boat near Washington beach
Police said more than 30 cats and kittens were found in unsafe conditions on the boat, with many frightened and malnourished.
- On Thursday, August 6, 2026, Tacoma Police and Marine Services Unit officers discovered over 40 cats living in "unsafe conditions" on an abandoned boat anchored off Owen Beach, launching a multi-day rescue operation.
- Cheri Page of Tacoma Animal Control explained the cats likely lived on the vessel for months, multiplying after the owner failed to spay or neuter the initial animals, causing the overpopulation.
- By Friday, officers coordinated with the Forensics Unit to safely remove the animals, transporting 31 cats to the Humane Society for Tacoma and Pierce County, while approximately 10 to 14 remained on board.
- Officials identified the boat's owner through registration information but have not established communication; no charges or fees are being discussed as the investigation remains ongoing.
- Animal Control emphasized the importance of spaying and neutering pets to prevent overpopulation, while urging the community to reach out for help during overwhelming situations with animals.
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How all these animals ended up there remains a mystery.Many of them were frightened and malnourished, so the rescue required patience, care and great effort.
'Like a Studio Ghibli movie': Police find dozens of cats living on abandoned Washington boat
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USA: In Tacoma the water protection police discovered an abandoned sailboat with dozens of neglected cats on board. The rescue of the animals is difficult.
Tacoma Police Rescue 30 Cats From an Abandoned Sailboat at a Washington Marina After Responders Found the Animals Aboard the Vessel – Central Recorder Publishing
TACOMA, WA — Tacoma police rescued 30 cats from an abandoned sailboat parked at a Washington marina, according to the report. The animals were discovered aboard the vessel and removed by responders. No injuries to the cats were mentioned in the source. The brief account did not identify the marina, the boat’s owner, or how long the sailboat had been left there. It also did not say where the cats came from or whether any of them were taken in by …
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