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Kittens Thrown From Truck Recovering After Bleach Attack
29 Aug
Summary
- Two kittens found abandoned in a duffel bag, covered in suspected bleach.
- A new Missouri law mandates reporting of suspected animal abuse by certain professionals.
- The kittens are recovering and await adoption after treatment and weight gain.
Two young kittens are on the path to recovery after a disturbing incident where they were allegedly thrown from a moving truck inside a duffel bag and doused with a substance believed to be bleach. A compassionate bystander discovered the kittens, approximately five-and-a-half months old, and brought them to the Humane Society of Missouri.
Veterinarians at the Humane Society thoroughly cleaned the kittens and conducted examinations, fortunately finding no superficial wounds despite their ordeal. Their eyes, ears, and skin were assessed, and they are now being closely monitored. The Humane Society's Animal Cruelty Task Force, which responded to nearly 10,000 reports in the previous year, aims to find those responsible.
As of Friday, Missouri has implemented a new law designed to combat animal cruelty. This legislation requires specific professionals, including law enforcement and educators, to report suspected animal abuse or neglect. This measure seeks to ensure that crucial warning signs are not overlooked.
The kittens, described as sweet despite their traumatic past, are steadily improving. They must gain more weight and undergo spaying procedures before they can be placed in loving adoptive homes. The Humane Society continues its search for answers regarding the incident.
