The Brief Two people have been arrested in connection to what police described as an animal hoarding case. Alvarado, Texas, police said a search warrant led to the discovery of 86 dead cats, 77 live cats and six live dogs. Two people have been arrested in connection with what police described as an animal hoarding case in Alvarado. In all, police said, 77 live cats and six live dogs were removed from the home and taken for treatment at Alvarado Animal Control. Police said they also found 86 dead cats, as well as the carcasses of other animals of various species.