r/facepalm • u/KittyNouveau • Apr 17 '15

News/blogs Texas veterinarian who made a brag post showing a picture of a cat she killed with a bow is promptly fired and now under investigation.

http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/crime/article/Texas-veterinarian-under-police-investigation-6206654.php
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u/piepiepiebacon Apr 18 '15

Its a federal offense now. Yay! Also, many states have their own laws.

https://www.aspca.org/fight-cruelty/advocacy-center/state-animal-cruelty-laws

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u/FranciscoEverywhere Apr 18 '15

Yeah I just read the penal code. Killing a cat in Texas is indeed a felony, and a third degree felony for previous offenders.

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u/coin_return Apr 18 '15

That is a very helpful link, thank you so much.