Pontiac, Michigan ? Oakland County Animal Control Division is conducting an animal neglect and abuse investigation today after animal control officers and Commerce Township firefighters rescued 38 cats from a house fire on Winewood Lane yesterday. They also discovered five deceased cats at the scene.

The Commerce Township Fire Department requested assistance from Oakland County Animal Control officers about 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the house fire after firefighters observed many cats roaming around the property. When animal control officers arrived at the home, they observed the cats living in concerning conditions that were unrelated to the fire.