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ABlairican Pie · 06-07-2006, 10:34 PM

Cat tossed from moving car in Oregon last week dies from injuries

The Associated Press

MEDFORD, Ore. – A veterinarian was unable to save the life of a cat thrown from a fast-moving car last week.

Dr. Steve Poet of Best Friends Animal Hospital in Medford said the cat, who was given the name Jeffrey, was almost comatose when he was brought in Friday. Hospital staff tried to reduce swelling in the brain, but the cat started having seizures and seemed to go blind.

The 1-year-old silver-gray domestic shorthair was put down Monday.

"It makes your heart ache to see something like that," Poet said

Jeffrey had been thrown from the window of a car that was traveling about 50 mph along Highway 99 in Central Point, a witness told the Oregon State Police.

The cat was named for OSP Sgt. Jeffrey Proulx, who took the cat from the witness and brought it to Committed Alliance to Strays — or CATS.

Proulx said it would be almost impossible to find the culprit because of an inadequate description of the car.

CATS director Jan Whetstone said in her six years with the organization, she's seen at least 20 cases of injured cats that were brought in after having been thrown from a moving car.

Poet concurred that such behavior is not that uncommon.

"I know cats get dumped all the time," said Poet. "These guys are living beings. Thrown out of a moving car, that pretty much qualifies as abuse."

Copyright © 2006 The Seattle Times Company

Tuesday Weld · 06-07-2006, 10:36 PM

That kind of **** makes me mad and sad.

Mr. Television · 06-07-2006, 10:40 PM

phoebe7165 · 06-07-2006, 11:32 PM

I knew I shouldn't have clicked on this thread.

It's a shame they won't be able to find who did it, this person needs to be thrown from a car going 50mph. All this pathetic human being had to do was go to the local animal shelter if this person didn't want the cat. They would've taken him.

I swear some people just downright suck!!

Nighthawk76 · 06-08-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Tuesday Weld

That kind of **** makes me mad and sad.

Your damn right, Cindy. How can anyone hurt an innocent animal.

Mikado · 06-08-2006, 03:50 AM

80sTrivia · 06-08-2006, 05:57 AM

It always breaks my heart and angers me to read stories of how callous people can sometimes be to poor, defenseless animals...

desilu90 · 06-08-2006, 10:10 PM

Man, I really shouldn't have clicked on this here thread that really Ticks me off to think that some human would do such a thin' to an animal ... That's real sad I wish they would find the person that did this! poor kitty

Tuesday Weld · 06-08-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by desilu90

Man, I really shouldn't have clicked on this here thread that really Ticks me off to think that some human would do such a thin' to an animal ... That's real sad I wish they would find the person that did this! poor kitty

I know, it sickens me, literally to nausea.

ABlairican Pie · 06-08-2006, 10:43 PM

Now I'm really wondering if I should have posted this. But I just had to get my frustration and rage at these sick people who do this to poor defenseless animals. When I think of the cowards who did this and act like they got away with it, I think, well just remember, karmic payback can be a bitch, MFer.

GOD KNOWS WHERE YOU LIVE, YOU EVIL CAT-KILLER.

Jonathan · 06-08-2006, 10:49 PM

Those ****ers need to have that done to them.

passionsfan79 · 06-08-2006, 11:20 PM

Aww poor cat. People like are just plain stupid. I knew I should'nt have clicked here to.

06-07-2006, 10:34 PM	#1
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Another heartbreaking animal story Cat tossed from moving car in Oregon last week dies from injuries The Associated Press MEDFORD, Ore. – A veterinarian was unable to save the life of a cat thrown from a fast-moving car last week. Dr. Steve Poet of Best Friends Animal Hospital in Medford said the cat, who was given the name Jeffrey, was almost comatose when he was brought in Friday. Hospital staff tried to reduce swelling in the brain, but the cat started having seizures and seemed to go blind. The 1-year-old silver-gray domestic shorthair was put down Monday. "It makes your heart ache to see something like that," Poet said Jeffrey had been thrown from the window of a car that was traveling about 50 mph along Highway 99 in Central Point, a witness told the Oregon State Police. The cat was named for OSP Sgt. Jeffrey Proulx, who took the cat from the witness and brought it to Committed Alliance to Strays — or CATS. Proulx said it would be almost impossible to find the culprit because of an inadequate description of the car. CATS director Jan Whetstone said in her six years with the organization, she's seen at least 20 cases of injured cats that were brought in after having been thrown from a moving car. Poet concurred that such behavior is not that uncommon. "I know cats get dumped all the time," said Poet. "These guys are living beings. Thrown out of a moving car, that pretty much qualifies as abuse." Copyright © 2006 The Seattle Times Company
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ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Now I'm really wondering if I should have posted this. But I just had to get my frustration and rage at these sick people who do this to poor defenseless animals. When I think of the cowards who did this and act like they got away with it, I think, well just remember, karmic payback can be a bitch, MFer. GOD KNOWS WHERE YOU LIVE, YOU EVIL CAT-KILLER.

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