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12-08-2021, 09:17 AM
Isabelle Liew
PUBLISHED 4 HOURS AGO
A man who slashed 11 cats in Ang Mo Kio was sentenced last month to 12 weeks in jail. That punishment, say animal lovers, is not enough of a deterrent and they are calling for tougher penalties.
Commenting on the case, Cat Welfare Society president Thenuga Vijakumar said there were seven charges. While none of the cats died, "11 cats were severely injured and caregivers incurred a lot of costs".
"Twelve weeks is far too short, considering (he could have drawn) the full 18-month sentence. It doesn't reflect the severity of the crime, given the prolonged nature of his actions. He had put thought into it, with the buying of the penknife and deliberate hunting down of the cats."
Each count of animal cruelty carries a jail term of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $15,000 or both.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/c...%20charges.
PUBLISHED 4 HOURS AGO
A man who slashed 11 cats in Ang Mo Kio was sentenced last month to 12 weeks in jail. That punishment, say animal lovers, is not enough of a deterrent and they are calling for tougher penalties.
Commenting on the case, Cat Welfare Society president Thenuga Vijakumar said there were seven charges. While none of the cats died, "11 cats were severely injured and caregivers incurred a lot of costs".
"Twelve weeks is far too short, considering (he could have drawn) the full 18-month sentence. It doesn't reflect the severity of the crime, given the prolonged nature of his actions. He had put thought into it, with the buying of the penknife and deliberate hunting down of the cats."
Each count of animal cruelty carries a jail term of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $15,000 or both.
https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/c...%20charges.
