Group Joins Charlotte County Animal Control in Effort to Bring Animal Abuser to Justice
For Immediate Release:
June 14, 2011
Contact:
Kristin Richards 202-483-7382
Port Charlotte, Fla. — The decomposing remains of a female cat and her kittens were found last weekend inside a pillowcase weighted down by a brick in the water off a dock along Dowling Avenue. Police have yet to make any arrests in connection with the cruel killing of these cats. That's why PETA is offering up to $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for this crime.
"Animal abusers are cowards," says PETA Director Martin Mersereau. "They take their issues out on the most defenseless beings available to them. Area residents have good reason to be concerned. According to law-enforcement agencies and leading mental-health professionals, perpetrators of violent acts against animals are often repeat offenders who pose a serious threat to all animals—including humans."
Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact Charlotte County Animal Control at 941-833-5690.
For more information, please visit PETA.org. To view PETA's anti-violence public service announcement featuring Inglourious Basterds star and Hostel director Eli Roth, please visit http://www.petatv.com/tvpopup/Prefs.asp?video=eli_roth_violence_link_psa_peta