The Virginian-Pilot
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CHESAPEAKE
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the person who threw a kitten from a moving car in Chesapeake.
The 6-week-old kitten suffered multiple broken bones and road rash after it was tossed from a vehicle onto the pavement of the U.S. 168 bypass Thursday. It underwent surgery Friday at Mount Pleasant Veterinary Clinic in Chesapeake, said Vicky Banta, wife of Dr. David Banta, who is caring for the kitten.
The gray-and-white domestic shorthair kitten suffered a broken pelvis and two breaks on a rear leg, Banta said.
Michele Laney of Moyock, N.C., said she was northbound on the bypass between 7:30 and 7:40 a.m. when she noticed something thrown from a moving vehicle a couple of cars ahead of her.
"It just looked like a gray lump that hit the pavement," Laney said. "B ut when it started crawling to the side of the road, I knew it was an animal."
The kitten had been tossed on the bypass where it crosses over the Albe marle and Chesapeake Canal. It's a difficult area to access by foot because of the narrow shoulder between the road and Jersey barriers.
"In hindsight, I'm thinking I could have been killed," Laney said. "But I wasn't even thinking about that. I couldn't fathom leaving that little baby out there if he could be saved."
Laney did not get a good look at the vehicle or driver. She hopes other motorists during the morning commute might have some information.
News of the kitten's plight has generated an outpouring of donations from the public for its medical bill, which is expected to be about $2,000 to $3,000, Banta said. Contributions have exceeded what is needed for the kitten's care.
Martin Mersereau, PETA's director of emergency response, said the reward money is for anyone who can help bring to justice the person he called a "coward."
The kitten was doing fine Friday afternoon after surgery, Laney said. She plans to visit it today at the clinic.
"I'm almost positive I'll wind up keeping him," she said. "I've already grown attached to him."
John Hopkins, (757) 222-5221, john.hopkins@pilotonline.com
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So peta has a problem with someone tossing a cat from a car, but they are ok with peta employees tossing animals into a dumpster?
Contributions
I think anything above the cost of care should go to the local ASPCA.
Mount Pleasant Vet
Trooper is doing great!!! Thank you to all of you for your prayers, thoughts and support of this dear little kitten!! We are amazed how this community has responded to this horrible crime. Every one of you have shown us the truely loving compassionate people we thankfully still have in this world!!!!On a personal note some things happen to our family that really made me question and trust people, but after going through this experience with this precious kitten we have seen the BEST of people. As I said he is doing great!!! he is eating, purrs constantly, and he is able to support himself now that he has had surgery. We hope to continue to monitor hs recovery as he continues to heal and grow into a wonderful companion I'm sure. Once again thank you to all that responded to this terrible crime from around the world. I pray we can put a stop to the hate and violence we see in this world to man and animals. With great regard and respect, The Staff of Mount Pleasant Veterinary Clinic
Actually winsliad...
Re-read my post... I said "IF" you believe, I made no mention that you "DID" believe.
I also never said that "You" raised them to SaviorShip Status, I said "To" raise them to "Saviorship" status.
So the only thing I got wrong was that PETA was paying for the surgery.
And again, the only thing I am pointing out is that PETA doing something good but totally out of context with their beliefs. And I only made mention to you what I did because, in PETAs mind, this kitten has no purpose in anyone's home and no purpose to give love and receive love or companionship.
Amazing
Amazing that there are such hateful people in the world who could do this to a harmless kitten. My sincere gratitude goes out to Michele Laney for rescuing this little guy. I would have done the same thing!! I will be going to the clinic to leave a little something for Michele and baby 168. May blessings be with you both!!
What irony!
Rather than feel sorry for those who would give donations to innocent children with little hope to live otherwise instead of a cat with a broken pelvis, I pity the person who refuses to help his fellow man because there are just too many of us. I suppose if you owned a few cats who clawed up your drapes youd think twice about those wildlife fund donations?
There is no doubt that what this person did is sick but honestly, it's just a kitten. Of course, anybody with a heart would pick the dear thing up from the road, but the $3000+ sent by absolute strangers to heal that animal is both inspiring and ridiculous. If an impovished young student at my school was cruelly beaten and left for dead at the side of the road, would any one of you send any retribution for his suffering and hospital bills? It's nice to see our race act like, well, human beings, but can't we learn to choose our battles a little more wisely?
Catch the garbage
Catch the living pieces of garbage that did this and get them off the streets: if they're doing this to a defenseless kitten, heaven knows what they'll do to a person or heaven forbid - a child.
mikedlong
I'm not sure if you were referring to my 2 comments (Winsaid is close but not quite). If you are, then you didn't read what I said. I said for the first time I appreciate what PETA has done. I didn't say I believe in PETA and I don't believe that the majority of these commenters believe in PETA either. The common consensus seems to be surprise that for once (but maybe the only time), PETA has shown some real humanity regarding animals.
Also, read the story again. PETA is "offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to the person...", NOT paying for the surgery.
Pilot, I'd like an explanation...
...as to why you waited hours to print my post only to remove it. As I recall I addressed the insensitive poster and said sarcastically "What a sweetheart you must be.", and "It's a shame I can't post what I really think of you." According to your Victorian guidelines I did nothing that went over the line. This is not the first time this has happened, either.
I'm starting to suspect one of your toadies who scour each post for some minor offense has taken a dislike to Mr. Fabulous. Enough already. I as a citizen am rightly concerned about numerous issues and unfortunately your rag is one of the few ways to express my thoughts to other locals. Now take me off your infantile monitor list and allow me to post.
Actually WINSAID...
If you believe in PETA then people have absolutely NO RIGHT to keep animals as pets. It is their belief that no one should know the companionship and love of animals. The Pres of PETA has said time and again that it is her hope for animals to be free and that no one has animals as pets. She kinda likens it to slavery.
Again, I think what this person did was horrid by tossing the kitty out a window. But to elevate PETA to some mythical saviorship status because they are paying to heal this cat and they are offering a reward to catch those responsible is asinine. In a perfect world (in PETAs view) this cat as well as all others would be left in the wild.
Besides, if the cat doesn't make it they can put it on ice in their refrigerated complex in the first floor of the building. This is where they store the dead animals before cremating them or dumping them in open dumpsters in NC.