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When I saw the picture, I thought of those LOLZ cats, like "Ware meh earz go?" I thought maybe it was some really bizarre genetic thing, then I read the story and wanted to cry.
GRAND RAPIDS -- The Humane Society of Kent County is looking for information about a case of animal cruelty. Humane Society volunteers say a Good Samaritan brought them a 3-month-old stray kitten December 19. She says she found the animal outside a gas station along M-37 near Peach Ridge Avenue in Kent City. They believe the kitten was tortured as both of its ears were cut off, and don't think it was an accident.
"...Because it was a very straight line (cut) on each ear, almost like a dog's ears that had been cropped, and the ears have since fallen off, what was left of them," Humane Society Executive Director Karen Terpstra told 24 Hour News 8. "That's why we assumed that she had been abused. She also has some internal injuries, which makes us think that she's been kicked. And she's scraped on her nose, which makes us think they probably stood on her or scraped her along the sidewalk or pavement." Those internal injuries include a hernia.
The kitten, which was named Eeyore by the Humane Society staff, has been given veterinary care including antibiotics, pain medication and supportive intensive care. She is scheduled for X-rays and surgery to treat the hernia trauma.
"It's just really sad. I hope we can find out who did this, and if not, our goal is to get a home for her - someone who's willing to give her a second chance at life and love," said Terpstra.
If you know anything about the abuse, you are asked to call (616) 791-8054. If you would like to adopt Eeyore, you can call (616) 453-8900 for more information.
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More and more often, the human race makes me sick. I pray they find the twisted person(s) responsible for this and get them some counseling and punishment before they turn into some sort of serial killer.
GRAND RAPIDS -- The Humane Society of Kent County is looking for information about a case of animal cruelty. Humane Society volunteers say a Good Samaritan brought them a 3-month-old stray kitten December 19. She says she found the animal outside a gas station along M-37 near Peach Ridge Avenue in Kent City. They believe the kitten was tortured as both of its ears were cut off, and don't think it was an accident.
"...Because it was a very straight line (cut) on each ear, almost like a dog's ears that had been cropped, and the ears have since fallen off, what was left of them," Humane Society Executive Director Karen Terpstra told 24 Hour News 8. "That's why we assumed that she had been abused. She also has some internal injuries, which makes us think that she's been kicked. And she's scraped on her nose, which makes us think they probably stood on her or scraped her along the sidewalk or pavement." Those internal injuries include a hernia.
The kitten, which was named Eeyore by the Humane Society staff, has been given veterinary care including antibiotics, pain medication and supportive intensive care. She is scheduled for X-rays and surgery to treat the hernia trauma.
"It's just really sad. I hope we can find out who did this, and if not, our goal is to get a home for her - someone who's willing to give her a second chance at life and love," said Terpstra.
If you know anything about the abuse, you are asked to call (616) 791-8054. If you would like to adopt Eeyore, you can call (616) 453-8900 for more information.
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More and more often, the human race makes me sick. I pray they find the twisted person(s) responsible for this and get them some counseling and punishment before they turn into some sort of serial killer.
