Cathleen Allison/Nevada Appeal Lyon County Animal Control officer Nonie Higley removes two cats Wednesday from Julia Rush's rental property in Silver Springs. Rush pleaded guilty to animal cruelty for failing to care for up to 150 animals living in and outside her double-wide mobile home. Of the 25 cats removed by animal control officers, 22 have been euthanized for various feline illnesses.

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Officials: House filled with filth and dogs

• By ncs-import
• January 4, 2005