A household from Pensacola, Florida, is grieving after a stray cat they fed was “horrifically” burned alive, in accordance with Newsweek. The household claims a neighbor’s Ring doorbell captured the incident on video. They’re blaming neighborhood teenagers for killing the cat.
Stray cat burned alive
Don Hayden, a 47-year-old father of three who lives within the Montclair neighborhood, instructed the information outlet that a number of youths set a stray cat on fireplace. The cat, nicknamed “Little Good friend” by Hayden’s youngsters, was roughly 2 years previous. The fur child was a part of a cat colony of round 30 felines within the space. Hayden, alongside along with his spouse Ashlee and their youngsters, who vary from ages 13 to 18, fed the cat each day.
However when Hayden left for work round 5 a.m. on Sunday, he found the stays of the scorched cat.
“It was fairly horrific,” he instructed Newsweek. “As a result of my youngsters deal with the cats greater than anybody, they’re fairly devastated.”
Caring for neighborhood cats
Hayden’s spouse and the couple’s 13-year-old little one watched the video of the cat’s dying. In line with Hayden, 5 to seven teenagers as younger as 11 years previous tortured the cat. Hayden claims to know their identities.
The Escambia County Sheriff’s Workplace (ECSO) and Escambia County Animal Management (ECAC) are investigating the incident.
Sadly, felony exercise isn’t uncommon within the neighborhood.
“Montclair is a really dangerous neighborhood,” Hayden mentioned. “I’m attempting to maneuver out of there as quickly as attainable.”
Nonetheless, relocating is perhaps a problem as Hayden’s youngsters need to carry the entire cats from the colony with them. Whereas that is unfeasible, Hayden understands the inclination.
“I are not looking for this taking place to any extra of those stunning kitties,” Hayden mentioned.
The household, which has 4 feline associates of their very own, is searching for eternally houses for the 30 cats. Three-fourths of the cats have already had spay or neuter surgical procedure.
“I’m additionally looking for some assist with getting some meals for these cats as a result of it does get very costly and I don’t need them to go hungry,” Hayden mentioned.
