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Police removed 30 cats from a Cottonwood Heights home due to unhealthy conditions.

Animal control attempting to trapping another 20 feral cats from the same location for safety.

Health department closed the home; owner to find temporary housing during cleanup.

COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — Police on Wednesday removed dozens of cats from a home after they said officers found conditions so unhealthy that the homeowner couldn't be allowed back until there was a comprehensive cleanup.

According to the Cottonwood Heights Police Department, 30 domesticated cats were removed from a house located near 1400 East and 6800 South, and animal control workers were working to trap an additional 20 feral cats.

Sgt. Gary Young said it appeared cat waste had accu

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