SAN ANTONIO -- When an employee with Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation of San Antonio was called to a home in the 900 block of Dodic Sunday, he expected to remove a few wild animals. Instead, he found dozens of cats.

"We have trash, feces and filth intermixed with this ladies belongings," said Matt Bennett with Wildlife Rescue.

Bennett, along with dozens of volunteers from the community, Animal Care Services, even veterinarians, spent the day Sunday cleaning up the woman's house and catching nearly 40 cats.

Bennett said, unlike most cases they come across where people are hoarding animals, this woman was thankful for the help.

"Typical scenario, some may call hoarders, they aren't really receptive to help. But this lady actually reached out to us and she understands she has a problem and wanted some help," said Bennett.

Bennett said it could take several days to get the woman's home cleaned up and he hopes volunteers will come forward or donate money to help replace the woman's belongings.

If you would like to help you can find out how at www.wildlife-rescue.org.