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Goal: Investigate kitten breeders who reportedly run an unlicensed operation that exploits sick and dying animals.
The allure of watching adorable kittens in their element has inspired commercials, TV shows, and even popular pre-Super Bowl programming. However, a dark story may be unfolding behind the scenes of one such attraction. The Adorable Stars kitten cam – a live-streaming feed of kittens that boasts over 70,000 subscribers – is run by Florida-based animal breeders accused of abuse.
Many of the kittens from this supposed “luxury” breeder allegedly have serious health issues due to neglect. In particular, the kittens are reportedly disease and parasite-ridden. Multiple poor animals apparently died in the immediate days following the journey to their forever homes. The Animal Legal Defense Fund, an organization dedicated to protecting animals through the court system, is handling three lawsuits against Adorable Stars. They are urging the administrators of the U.S. Anim
Urge the USDA to Investigate Adorable Stars and Protect Kittens
Unlicensed animal dealer sells sick, parasite-ridden kittens in violation of the Animal Welfare Act
February 11, 2021
More than 70,000 viewers follow the Adorable Stars kitten cam, a live video stream from a breeding operation near Orlando, Florida.
But behind the camera, cats and kittens are suffering. Adorable Stars markets itself as a “luxury” breeder of kittens from sought-after breeds, but many of the kittens it sells suffer from preventable, communicable diseases; parasite infestations; and other health issues. Some of these kittens have died shortly after arriving at their new homes, and the Animal Legal Defense Fund is currently representing three kitten buyers in their [lawsuit] against the facility and its operators.