Kitten thrown from car dies after surgery in Chesapeake

Maybe we need to investigate Charles to see if he is the one that threw the kitten from the car. By his logic he, by possibly doing this act, saved hundreds of animals' lives in the future. Charles, your logic is absurd. I do agree with you that there are countless of negligent pet owners who do not spay and neuter their pets which has led to an over population of both cats and dogs. But even if we did not have the over population issue, animals through evolution have instincts that can not be over ridden simply because they are a so called domesticated animal. Cats do what cats do. Dogs will do what dogs do. You can not stop mother nature. The Bible clearly states we are the guardians and oversears of the world and by what I see we are doing a really crappy job of it. To abuse an animal in any shape or form is just a few steps away from becoming a serial killer. One has only to research the vast majority of serial killers and I would say about 95% of them starting out abusing animals and moving up the food chain until it ends up being humans. For those of you who do not see this as an important issue and how we should be focusing more on prople story maybe you need to stop and thi

So many people have been so kind and careing about this little fellow that it warms the heart. We need closure! It may be too late, but Trooper should have been buried at one of the pet cemeteries in the area, and the public invited. I need a good cry!

Charles, I guess you do not eat meat?

Kudos to The Virginian-Pilot for covering the valiant efforts of those who worked to save lil' Trooper -- Michelle Laney, Gabrielle Reed, Dr David Banta, the staff of Mount Pleasant Veterinary Clinic, and the dozens of folks who donated money to pay for Trooper's care. Tossing a kitten, or any living creature, from a speeding car is an evil that I cannot fathom. It's comforting that Trooper received compassionate care and affection following his injuries, but worrisome that the person who committed this crime hasn't been caught. Cruelty, in all its forms, is an abomination. Surely someone knows the identity of the person who threw Trooper from their car -- I hope they have the courage to provide this information to the police so that justice will be served. Rest in peace, lil' Trooper.

I agree with Amanda so much. I do not post that often, but I find it so sad to hear the cruel and cold comments made here. Animals are special creatures as humans are. Maybe not the same, but they are caring and loving. Actually some are more caring and loving than some human beings are. Whatever the animal, rather a dog or cat, etc. it has a right to live! We are humans and we know better. Most people love their "pets", their children! How can anyone be so cold to post negative thoughts about this helpless cat. I think animal cruelty should have much stronger penalties and I hope they find the sick individual who did this to little Trooper. We have two dogs that give "unconditional love"! They ask for nothing in return. They are our children! The world needs more compassion! Obviously the Pilot feels the same in respect to this helpless cat. I guess some just want to see the murders, election, etc. Not th

I followed this story from the very beginning and felt very sorry for that incident kitten what he went through that day. I was heartened by the heroic act of the lady who braved traffic on that busy and dangerous bridge to rescue this kitten and the swarm of public compassion that followed. While some see concern for this animal as wasted and misdirected, I beg to differ for to me any form of caring, concern, and compassion is a worthy effort. Does the reality that we can’t fix all the world’s human ills disallow us this random act of kindness?

I'm a compassionate person and I guess I hate to see anyone go hungry, even trolls.

For those of you who are sick of this story, don't read it.

For those of you who think war, crime, guns, Election 2008, child neglect and abuse aren't getting the coverage because of this one little bittersweet kitten story, I just don't think that there's a daily story limit, so do you really believe that? Now go read about the double shooting at the beach.

Could you please explain why you bothered to make a comment at all? I'm really curious.

"ANIMA" is the Latin word for "SOUL"

We ALL have one -- every living being.

we are ALL connected

Let's face it -- as far as the Bible is concerned only the HUMANS were thrown out of Paradise.
Be kind to animals -- you never know when you may be Entertaining Angels Unawares.
And Charles-- did you know that 7 MILLION birds are KILLED each year by Lawn Chemicals?? Not to mention kids with BB guns and collisions with h-rise windows and collisions with windshields!
Did you know that the WORST CAT that kills birds is the CATerpillar Bulldozer that knocks down trees and DESTROYS habitat? It has been proven that the birds and animals who are displace by habitat dsetruction DO NOT reproduce in the same numbers as they did before their habitat was destroyed by Man "Kind" (NOT KIND)
As far as coverage of an INNOCENT being who was the victim of Man"KIND"'s injustice-- we are ALL connected-- what we do to ANY living being is felt by ALL of us.
"A Nationa Is Known By the Way It Treats Its Animals"
"ANIMA" is the L

I cannot believe that I am sitting here reading comments from others with comments such as "So, before you bemoan the death of this animal think about the animals it would have killed once it was an adult. This is not a great loss." and also the fact that some of you want to use this comment page as a complaint service to the pilot concerning the way they handle the news articles...or how so many people because they are sitting at there computer, it seems somewhat easier to be heartless and hateful and a coward to say that this was not tragic or worth the time of day...when in reality this kitten died from injuries caused by someone being cruel, someone who indeed is a murderer. I feel saddened that there is more hate in our world than love. As for Trooper he may be a cat but he felt love and pain and did not deserve the PAIN and SUFFERING inflicted upon him. HAVE A HEART... Dont forget the Pilot has a customer

Man is responsible for the killing humans, goats, sheep, pigs, calfs, birds, fish......etc.etc,etc. So by that logic I suppose it is no great loss if a human dies.

Charles, I see you failed to mention the excellent work cats have done for thousands of years keeping grain stores and cargo ships rodent-free. Not to mention keeping the spread of plague under control (until organized religion decided cats were in league with Satan and millions were killed). Don't begrudge an outside cat a dinner of a robin or lizard. They have definitely earned it.

Fluff - I bet you were the kid that pulled the wings off flies and lit the neighbors' dogs tail on fire. Why post here unless it is to troll? It is not welcome.

...great job on the kitty story, I've been able to check in on kitty almost every day for the past 2 weeks....so...what about that Navy Lt who got shot a month ago in Norfolk in front of his kin???...or that poor little girl in Portsmouth???...how about a little real reporting for a change???...people are concerned about them as well!!!

Now now we humans are the superior race please act like one.

I have 6 cats and love them and it's so sad Trooper didn't make it.
I hope the POS who tossed him from the car has had to watch the
love shown to the kitten and has to live with knowing how all these
people must despise him for what he did to one of God's helpless
creatures.

Charles, irresponsible owners are definitely a huge problem and hopefully this will serve as another reminder of what can happen to animals that are allowed to roam free. However, there is no indication that Trooper’s new owner would have been irresponsible, no evidence that he would have ever been let out and no proof that Trooper would have ever killed another animal. I have a feeling that Trooper would have led a much pampered indoor only life. When a child dies we don’t ponder the people it might have killed in the future even though that possibility exists. All life is precious. To the contrary, this is a great loss.

Clewis, the person who threw the cat is definitely sicker. You, however, are now running neck and neck with Prairiedog for second place!

Trolls are immature and attention starved sad little people. Just ignore them.

Why are you bothering reading all 32 now 33 comments then?

That's all this is. I'm not certain who is more sick, the person who threw the cat, the Pilot for running this ridiculous story, or the many posters who are on here crying and whining about a cat... ridiculous waste of energy by all parties.

This shocked me when I saw that Trooper had died. The video was so sweet. Whoever out there, that did this horrible thing, should be so ashamed of themselves. This was a little kitty. You could have taken it to Animal Control to be adopted. Would you want to be thrown out of a window? You must not feel any pain do to such a thing.

As a child I saw so much cruelty to animals since my father was a veterinairian. Several years ago we were working in the Downtown tunnel at night and someone drove by and threw a kitten out of the car - We rescued it and it's fine now. There are actually people who think a cat can be thrown and survive from high falls or from a moving car. To me, compassion is learned and it starts as a child with animals. I know Trooper had much happiness in his last couple of weeks and that makes it a little more bearable. Still it is so sad to hear he didn't make it. Kudos to Mt. Pleasant Veterinary Hospital for their compassion.

MaryM
If you think Navy members would not harm dogs/cats you are truly wrong!! I was stationed in Adak Alaska during the 1978-80 timeframe. When people who had pets were reasigned to duty stations that would not accept pets they were turned over to the Military Police. The Military police would just shoot them. This really made me very angry. Of course I know the military would deny this!!!!

Prairie is on to something, though. Many of you need to know that the common domestic shorthair cat is responsible for the deaths of many birds, amphibians, reptiles and small mammals that aren't a threat to humanity. This is mainly due to irresponsible owners who let their cats out, and to the feral cat population throughout the world that came about because of irresponsible owners abandoning them or losing them after they let them out. So, before you bemoan the death of this animal think about the animals it would have killed once it was an adult. This is not a great loss.

Name calling is beneath a civilized society when debating an issue. No side wins.

I was so sadden to hear that the little fella did not make it. His horribe ordeal brought so many "kind people" together. Look outside of the box folks, the media and papers are FULL of WAR,SHOOTINGS, CHILD ABUSE, ROBBERY -you get the drift. It is bittersweet to see there is still the softness of some citizens pulling together for the common cause of a innocent little creature that has been abused and given a bit of compassion even if it is followed up by the media! We should ALL be so attentive.

People have control & the thought process to choose what they do - Right and Wrong. Sadly it it becomming more and more on the dispictable side. Just a sign of where our society is going unfortunately. Animals and small children are becoming the victims of the ugliness of some sick, sick, people. Once we get with the program and institute punishment that is more than a slap on the wrist for crime we might see the n

I am not a fan at all but I would never, ever hurt one or any other defenseless animal. That is sick.

Even people who say they "don't like cats" are kind to them simply because they are living creatures.

We have two cats...neither of which my husband "wanted" as he claims he doesn't like cats...but he's the one who sneaks tuna fish and crab meat to them, and he's the one who doesn't put them off the bed when they decide to take a nap there. : -)

I am so sorry Trooper didn't make it...but, if his story inspires you and you'd like to make a difference in the life of an unwanted animal just like him, then consider adopting and giving a "fur kid" a good and loving home. They make wonderful additions to your family...our dog and two cats are all rescues and we wouldn't be without them.

To the miscreant responsible for this barbarous act: If you don't get caught for this it's only a matter of time before you're nailed for something else. Prepare for your new 6' x 8' long-term living quarters and all that goes with it.

is indicative of how they treat other people.

I pray the person who killed this cat sees the same kind and amount of pain it did!

While I have sympathy for this defenseless animal. The VP and local tv news has run 4 separate stories about this creatures abuse, recovery, and ultimate death. Similarly, I would have to guess (to lazy to research) there was 6 - 10 stories about the eaglet with the tumor on it's beak. If the cat is worth 4 stories, surely the story about 17-year-old Tameika Jordan must be worthy of two or three times the coverage of a cat or a bird? I wonder if the Jordan family has received a similar amount of community interest? What about the young man (again 17)who was shot on 36th st Aug 9th? I think he was worthy of two whole paragraphs.

I realize that this girl caused her own death, but I have far more sympathy for her family's loss than I could ever muster for an animal.