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- Woman arrested for allegedly leaving 100 cats in a U-Haul</p>
<p>MEGAN FORRESTERJuly 1, 2025 at 9:33 PM</p>
<p>A woman was arrested after leaving over 100 cats inside a U-Haul in a Southern California parking lot, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Office.</p>
<p>Jeannie Maxon, 69, was arrested on Sunday after deputies were dispatched to a parking lot of a Taco Bell in Santa Nella, California, to "check on the welfare of several cats in a U-Haul van," the sheriff's office said in a statement on Monday.</p>
<p>Once on the scene, the deputy observed "at least 20 cats in distress" through the window of the vehicle, officials said.</p>
<p>Animal control then responded to the scene and located 106 "extremely emaciated cats, as well as 28 deceased cats" in the vehicle without food or water, officials said.</p>
<p>Merced County Sheriff's Office - PHOTO: A Southern California woman was arrested after leaving over 100 cats inside a U-Haul in a parking lot, according to the Merced County Sheriff's Office.</p>
<p>Photos from the scene show the felines pressed against the front windshield of the van, with others found in cardboard boxes inside the vehicle.</p>
<p>All of the cats -- which ranged from one week to 8 years old -- were seized and taken to the Merced County Animal Shelter, officials said.</p>
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<p>Once the cats are medically cleared by veterinary staff, they will be available for adoption, officials said.</p>
<p>Maxon, who is from Long Beach, California, was charged with 93 counts of animal cruelty and booked into the Merced County Jail.</p>
<p>The sheriff's office said the investigation remains active and they will provide updates regarding the adoption process of the cats.</p>
<p>Officials reminded the public of the dangers of keeping an animal inside an unattended vehicle, especially on a summer day.</p>
<p>"On a warm day, temperatures inside a car can soar to extreme levels in just a few minutes, even with the windows open. Please ensure that when you're traveling with your pet, they're provided with a cool place to stay, offering plenty of shade, lots of water and food," the sheriff's office said in a statement.</p>
<p>It is unclear whether Maxon remains in custody as of Tuesday or whether she has an attorney that can speak on her behalf.</p>
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