KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) — On Monday, the KC Pet Project Animal Welfare Division helped rescue 31 animals living in deplorable conditions from a historic home in northeast Kansas City. This isn’t the first time they’ve been called to the home.

The rescue took place on Monday at the corner of North White Avenue and Gladstone Boulevard. Six roosters, eight hens, eight cats, eight ducks and a pigeon were taken in by the KC Pet Project.

“One duck had to be euthanized due to severe injuries and a kitten died shortly after arrival. Several of the cats brought in are very sick and are currently receiving medical care,” said Tori Fugate, Chief Communications Officer for KC Pet Project.

There were also several animal carcasses and bones on the property.

KC Pet Project was out again on Wednesday and captured some smaller chickens that escaped to other properties after their first visit on Monday. This is not the first time KC Pet Project’s Animal Welfare Department has been called to this home.

“There have been a lot of complaints about this house, not just because of the animals, but also because of the trash on the property and the general cleanliness,” Fugate said.

The homeowner has faced six summonses since Monday’s rescue and is also facing arrest warrants for charges from January, February and two from March of this year.

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“We have issued tickets in the past for inadequate care of a large number of animals, and unfortunately this person continues to acquire such animals,” Fugate said.

This was a problem for many nearby neighbors.

“It was just that I can’t describe it with words,” said Marlon Davis, a resident of Historic Northeast.

He has been living in the area for about a year and is woken up by crowing early in the morning.

“I have all kinds of roosters and chickens in my yard. I have a big, beautiful house and I don’t want all that crap there,” Davis said.

He said the first time he saw chickens in his yard, he called animal control.

“I didn’t even know they were down the street when I pulled up the street, so I figured what the heck,” Davis said.

When he learned that the animals lived just down the street, he noticed that the smell outside was not always pleasant.

“You can tell something is dead when it smells like dead animals. That’s a problem,” Davis said.

Most of the ducks and chickens have found new homes and the roosters are waiting to be adopted.

“The animals were not kept in proper enclosures and had no access to water. There was no water at all on the property,” Fugate said.

Davis was surprised to hear how many animals were found. He said he had always seen fewer than ten.

“Personally, I don’t understand how a human being can live like that as a human being,” Davis said.

KC Pet Project plans to continue issuing tickets to ensure the homeowner is held accountable. Neighbors hope they remain consistent to prevent more animals from ending up in their yards.

As of Wednesday afternoon, the rescue summons had not yet been received by the court in Kansas City.

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