Suspect is in custody facing charges of felony animal cruelty after dumping injured cat in a dumpster
The suspect who tossed an injured cat into a dumpster was arrested this afternoon and is facing felony charges of animal cruelty.
The arrest came just hours after the City issued a press release today seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual who was captured on surveillance footage tossing the cat into a dumpster.
“Through our social media, the cat owner came forward and identified the man was her roommate seen in the video, and we conducted an investigation and have probable cause that the suspect was in violation of animal cruelty,” said Mission Viejo Animal Services Supervisor Kyle Werner.
The man was taken into custody with assistance of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
The City of Mission Viejo Animal Services is grateful to the media for its vast coverage and residents who stepped up to help this cat in need.
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Our female cat Diana went…
Our female cat Diana went missing from our house in La Puente, CA. BooBoo looks very, very much like her!
I understand there is someone claiming her as her own but, did this person barely found her?
We're just trying to find our dear cat Diana. Please help.
Hard to believe someone is…
Hard to believe someone is that desperate to have a roommate and not know it's a monster, hope Willow finds a safe loving home.
I am so heartbroken to know…
I am so heartbroken to know that this sweet baby was battered by human hands. Thank god the man responsible will be held accountable for his sick behavior and actions.
What can I do to help little "Willow"?
Sincerily,
Jo Howard