Because that is what it comes down to when we talk about animals (most especially those we, humans, have domesticated). These animals have been bred to depend upon us for care, food, etc. That we should have people who would use that bred in defenseless to be the targets of senseless acts of cruelty is barbaric.

Those that harm animals are, i.m.h.o., ’souless’ psychopaths who are incapable of feeling empathy or sympathy. They are lower than animals because they do harm for the mere fact that they can.

The judge that let the guy off is no better. He should not be re-elected. Have him tarred, feathered and run out of town, right along side the subhuman creature he let go without any punishment.

The man should have at the very least, been fire & had his guns taken away.

The Mayor needs to be booted out as does the Judge.

Does anyone know the Mayor’s email address?

I also think the local SPCA failed these cats as well & while they are “outraged” at the verdict I don’t recall seeing in the previous articles where they were willing to help.

In fact it seems the first article said they denied helping the cat.

These people need to be removed from the power they have, most especially the animal control guy, he sounds likes he’s an abuser & not far away from making a human his next target of his need for power play.