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Bleach on Cat Food: Chester Woman Faces Charges
29 May
Summary
- Woman charged with cruelty after pouring bleach on cat food.
- Viral video shows bleach poured on food near a cat.
- Authorities confirmed no animals consumed the contaminated food.
Lauren Carter, 35, has been charged with two misdemeanor counts of cruelty to animals. These charges stem from an incident in April, captured on video and widely shared online, showing Carter pouring bleach over piles of cat food. A cat was seen approaching and sniffing the contaminated food in the footage.
Carter admitted to police that she poured bleach on the cat food. Authorities have stated there is no evidence that any animals consumed the tainted food. The cat featured in the video, named Jumper, was found unharmed at its home.
The owner of the cat, Olivia Oliver, expressed relief that Jumper was safe and believes the police handled the situation appropriately. Oliver hopes the charges serve as a warning to Carter and prevent future incidents. Carter is facing potential penalties, including fines and jail time, with a preliminary hearing scheduled for next month.
