LAS VEGAS, N.M. —

The Las Vegas Animal Care Center will have a delayed opening after its set to receive 18 cats recently abandoned.

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The animals were described as being in "poor condition" with the shelter already operating at full capacity. The dozen and a half cats are expected to arrive on Friday morning, Nov. 7.

Veterinary care and support will be provided to the incoming cats. Fosters are being asked to offer a safe and loving temporary home.

The care center said this emergency intake is an all-hands-on-deck situation. Phone calls may not be answered right away and people interested in fostering are being asked to leave a voicemail.

The Las Vegas Animal Care Center will open at 1 p.m. Friday to ensure every animal has safe

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