Woman who left 45 cats in village house is sentenced to 240 hours of community service; all cats are now adopted

29 July 2019 rsbradbeer ANIMAL WELFARE 0

cat spca 2 — This cat was rescued and has fully recovered and started a new life Photo: SPCA

The 29-year-old woman accused of mistreating 45 cats and abandoning them in a village house in Tai Wan, Sai Kung in January 2019, as reported by BUZZ, was sentenced to 240 hours of community service at the Kwun Tong Magistrates Court on Friday (26 July).

cat spca 3 — This is what the SPCA found when they entered the house; 45 cats in a house full of urine, and the cat faeces. Photo: SPCA

The magistrate agreed with the defence that the defendant had emotional problems, but reminded her that “the cat may be just a part of your life, but for the cat, you are everything in the world.” He stated that she should not have ignored the pets because of emotional problems, but sought help.

cat spca 1 — The owner had abandoned the village house and the Cats had to fend for themselves Photo: SPCA

The cats were treated by the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The SPCA said that under the care of their medical team, all 45 of the cats involved have returned to health and have all found new homes.

cat spca 4 — One of the rescued cats in its adoptive home Photo: SPCA

The SPCA said that it respected the judgment of the court and reminded the public that they must take care of their pets responsibly and safeguard their animal welfare. After the situation was reported, the cat owner actively cooperated with the SPCA and helped find the cats new homes.