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KALISPELL- A husband and wife from Marion appeared before a district county judge Thursday for hoarding over 100 cats.

Edwin and Cheryl Criswell pleaded not guilty after being charged with one felony count each of aggravated cruelty to animals.

The animals were found after the Flathead County Sheriff's Office responded to the scene of two trailers in Marion for reports of a couple of animals that was starving.

Many of the animals were in poor health, including dehydration, and blindness according to authorities.

Cheryl Criswell says they are currently seeking help.

"I don't want to feel this way anymore, and physically I can't handle taking care of a lot of cats like we did. We got stranded out there and kept trying to get help and no one would help us."

The cats were seized from the Criswell's property and are in much better condition and could be adopted within the next few months.

The Criswell's next court appearance is February 16th.