You’ve seen the articles: a so-called “humane” officer shot and killed five kittens in a resident’s yard in Ohio and will have no charges brought against him.
Let’s be clear: shooting kittens is not euthanasia, it’s killing. Euthanasia is the practice of ending a life because of terminal illness or incurable conditionsnot because a cat is found outdoors. Humane, effective approaches to feral cats exist. There is no excuse for shooting kittens.
The officer should be held accountable for his actions. Animal cruelty laws apply to all catspet, stray, and feral and he should be charged accordingly. As the only national organization dedicated to the humane treatment of cats we support local actions to protect and improve the lives of cats. Learn how to change your community to improve the lives of cats at alleycat.org/ChangeYourCommunity
Learn more at Alley Cat Allies Feral Friend Network member Cleveland Animal Protective League’s Facebook post.
Read the press release.
Read our letter to the Mayor of North Ridgeville, Ohio.