It has been six months since over 500 animals, 200 dead and 300 alive, were found at a residence in Rochelle.

There are currently 14 cats pending adoption, most of which were being held at the initial adoption time for medical reasons that have now been resolved, said Jenni Johnson, TAILS shelter supervisor.

Johnson also said the only dog left is in foster care for medical reasons and all of the 31 birds have been adopted.

Some of the adopted animals were returned to TAILS. Most of the animals were returned because of medical reasons and have since been treated and re-adopted, Johnson said.

There were still a select few returned for other reasons.

“People had unrealistic expectations of how animals would be acting,” Johnson said, adding it’s a more difficult and different to house-train these animals.

Ellen LeKostaj, TAILS animal care technician, adopted a cat from the Rochelle home.

“He’s an unusual case because he has a lot of medical problems,” LeKostaj said.

LeKostaj, who has previously adopted from TAILS, said that so far bringing home the cat has been a success.

“He settled in well with my two dogs,” LeKostaj said. “He’s very sweet and handles stress well.”

TAILS members have high regard for the remaining cats.

“They’re social, happy cats waiting for their ‘forever’ home,” Johnson said.

Barbara Munroe, the previous owner of the animals, is currently in an assisted living home in Lee County, Johnson said.

Her next trial for criminal misdemeanor will be held March 28, according to www.judici.com.