What do I do if outside city limits I know someone who has 100 cats or more around someone thats elderly but they seeem to keep food and all clean and prepared for her and not mistreat the elder in any way. But this many cats we understand from a person who lives in a guest house like part separate from the house seems like they want to just get the person who takes care of her in trouble. I don't know what to do cause is it dangerous?
Caring for 100 cats is expensive and the litter created would be incredible. With that many cats, I doubt they have been properly vetted. They could carry disease. I think it best for the cats sake to report the situation to the local animal welfare agency. Hopefully they have a 'no kill' policy.
Cats are a tripping hazard, even for able bodied nimble folks. For a senior who could be a fall risk, it could be dangerous.
I would be concerned too as to where the resources to care for that number of cats are coming from? I feed my own 5 pets and 2 feral cats and it costs me over $60.00 per month. To feed 100 would cost me close to $900 per month, that is more than my total food bill and utilities.
edit: This doesn't sound as though it has any negative implications on the elderly person being cared for so if that is the main concern I'd be tempted to just let it alone.
Do you have a good relationship with the cat lady? Is it possible for you to work with her to get the cat population under control without involving animal control?
You say the elder person seems to be clean, healthy and well fed.
You also say that the cats are in a different building.
Are the cats well cared for? The kindly person that looks after them is clean, healthy and fed?
I can see that the cats have most probably bred, and bred, and bred.
I would ask the SPCA or local animal people it they would be kind enough to check on the Cats/owner. I would think that they could do with some sort of assistance.
Has there been any type of worry from the elderly person?
Tread carefully. Obviously the health and well being of ALL is primary. Including the cat person who also seems to be a caring person.
Good luck to all
It is concerning. I would call the local animal shelter or animal welfare office to report this person. You could also call the local Aging department about the care of this senior and your concerns.