Suspect Arrested for Cat Killings
Could this be the cat killer? An 18-year-old? We’ll just have to wait and see. According to JustNews.com:
Tyler Weinman, 18, lives in the area [South Florida] and is now in police custody, police said. He is charged with 19 counts of animal cruelty, four counts of burglary and 19 counts of improper disposing of an animal body.
If a young man is capable of committing such terrible acts, could he be capable of going beyond family pets? I wish I knew the psychology behind this: what drove him to do such a thing? Was it cheer stupidity, vengeance, or an insatiable craving? I’m probably reading too much into this, but killing and mutilating over 20 cats is a big warning sign. If he gets time for every cat he killed, he’ll probably be in a jail for a long, loooong time. But something tells me that’s not going to happen- and that’s scary.
Regardless, the search is still on. Read the previous post if you have any information that could help with the case. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for new updates.
*Picture taken from JustNews.com
Filed under Cat Abuse, Cat Media | Comment (0)Cat Killer on the Loose
A cat killer is traumatizing feline owners living in Miamia, Fla. He/she has murdered and mutilated over 20 cats, including Tommy, pictured on the left. There are many perverted, disgusting people who take pleasure in abusing and killing innocent animals, but this case hit a nerve when the victims became household, family pets.
According to a CNN article, part of Tommy’s skin and legs were missing and he was partially skinned.
As a cat owner, I’m hoping the person involved in these hideous crimes gets caught soon and receives proper punishment for his/her twisted actions. You can get up to 5 years in prison for killing a cat; animal cruelty is a FELONY in the US.
The following is an article taken from www.JustNews.com with more details on the cat killings:
Neighbors Unite Against Cat Killings
PALMETTO BAY, Fla. — Residents of Palmetto Bay plan to hold a community meeting to discuss what to do about a string of cat killings in their neighborhood.
Miami-Dade police said that since April, 33 cases involving dead cats have been reported. Eighteen of the cases, which involved a total of 19 dead cats, have been confirmed as animal cruelty, police said. Those cases happened in Palmetto Bay, Cutler Bay and Kendall…
If you have any information that can help police catch whoever is responsible, call Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS (8477)
The reward for information leading to an arrest in the case is up to $12,000.
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The Humane Society of the United States is:
offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing and mutilating 18 cats in the Cutler Bay and Palmetto Bay areas of Miami-Dade County in recent weeks.
To read more, click here.
If you have any information that might help solve the case, contact Detective Dominick Columbro at (305) 234-4237 or Miami-Dade Animal Services Investigator Fernando J. Casadevall Jr. at (305) 884-1102, ext. 240.
Picture taken from CNN.com
Filed under Cat Abuse, Cat Media | Comments (2)Cats and Fitness
My cats are usually lazy, but for some reason every time I do yoga they won’t leave me alone. Maybe I should include them in my exercise routine. I wonder if Stella wouldn’t mind being my medicine ball.
Furry pals can be partners in fitness
(CNN) – Under the California sun in a place known as Muscle Beach, where bronzed bodybuilders pump their cannon-size biceps, an energetic brunette works her arms — and the weight purrs its approval… Continue Reading…
This whole cat workout thing is pretty intriguing- and weird. Check out Cat Workout’s website. You’ll either laugh out loud or start working on your kitty’s flabby biceps. Either way, it’s amusing.
Filed under Cat Exercise, Cat Fun for Humans, Cat Health, Cat Media, Ideas | Comment (0)Michael Cera and Cats
I don’t know how many of you are into Michael Cera (the gawky teenager who stars in Arrested Development, Superbad, and Juno), but this video is hilarious. I was checking out Twitter (like I do every morning), and bumped into an I Can Has Cheezburger? post. Apparently, this photoshopped picture made blogger Scott Porad (CTO of the company behind I Can Has Cheezburger? and Failblog.org) go into serious thinking mode. In the end, Michael Cera came to mind and this Adult Swim awkward video popped up. So, if you’re wondering what Michael Cera has to do with cats, read Porad’s blog and watch the video. If you’re not into awkwardness, then… [insert witty comment here]
Picture taken from Rimpletide
Filed under Cat Fun for Humans, Cat Humor, Cat Media | Comment (1)Earth Day Kitty Cat
Ok, Ok… so technically, it’s midnight and Earth Day is officially over (sorry! I lost track of time! Blame it on Netflix), but who says you can’t celebrate it every day? I know at least some of you made a New Year’s resolution promising to be “greener” or at least more “eco-friendly” (and I’m sure a lot of you promised you’d hit the gym more often, but that’s beside the point). If you still haven’t started changing your light bulbs, unplugging unused electronics, and using re-usable shopping bags, why not start making a difference with your pet? Continue reading »
Angry, Talking Cats
Apparently, when my friends see cats, they immediately think of me (so egocentric!!!). Walter, a closeted-cat-lover, sent me this hilarious video featuring two felines “arguing.” They sort of sound like me when I find my boyfriend’s dirty socks in between the sofa cushions.
White House: Cats vs. Dogs
I was twittering this morning (for those who don’t know what twittering is, visit Twitter) and was surprised to find an NPR post about cats in the White House (of course, it has SOMETHING to do with politics). For those of you who care, here’s the link:
Filed under Cat Media | Comment (0)The Politics Of Fighting Like Cats And Dogs
Too much attention directed at the new White House dog? Maybe so, suggests Lea-Ann Germinder of Tenafly, N.J.:
Do you know of any other presidential cats other than Socks and India? I am doing research and it seems as if Abraham Lincoln also had cats. In fairness, I work with the CATalyst Council, www.catalystcouncil.org, which is all about raising the stature of cats. Bo is great news, but it seems another presidential cat would help the cause!
Cute, Orange Treat (or Catnip) Stuffers!
Most people who know me, which sadly aren’t that many, know that I’m broke. Regardless of money issues, I always save a little money to buy toys for Nino and Stella. The only problem is: Nino destroys everything and Stella ignores everything without a string attached to it. They are also impervious to catnip (seriously) and fight over who gets which toy. Nino usually wins the fight and, after a mild heart attack, I end up praying he’s not missing an eyeball.
Interesting Video: How to talk to your cat
So… I never posted THAT video of my cat cuddling with me when I had bronchitis and a sinus infection (bleh), BUT to make up for my unforgivable irresponsibility, I’m posting something else.
I keep receiving e-mails and messages from friends with great ideas for posts. Wilfredo, my boyfriend, sent me this silly YouTube video. Not only does it give interesting tips, but owners like you and I get a chance to see how stupid we look when we interact with our feline companions.
Note: I don’t think I’d do the whole “grab your cat by the collar and growl in his/her face” trick. If your pet pees on the carpet, it’s probably because you need to clean the litter box or because of health issues. Either way, aggression will only confuse the kitteh (the *h is intentional).
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