NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) – The Nashville Humane Association has put out an urgent plea for foster help with nearly 100 cats found living in deplorable conditions in Texas.

The Humane Society of the United States rescued nearly 200 animals from a hoarding situation in Texas and reached out to Nashville to help with 80 of the sick, under-fed cats. The cats arrive Thursday and will need a lot of care to be nursed back to health.

There is also an opportunity to adopt when the cats return to health. Adopting a cat already at the shelter could also help by freeing up space.

If you would like to foster a cat, email foster@nashvillehumane.org with “Texas Cat Foster” in the subject line.