An OAP couple who kept 43 pedigree cats in a rancid, poo-covered home have been found guilty of an animal welfare offence.
Ernest Frost, 71, and his 68-year-old wife Jean were living in a property which had the worst smell encountered by a RSPCA inspector in eight years.
The inspection took place after concerns were raised for the welfare of ten cats who were believed to be living at the home in Chester-le-Street, County Durham.
On February 21 this year, RSPCA inspector Rowena Proctor arrived at the property to find an awful smell.
She could see faeces through the patio doors and immediately called the police.
