The HSUS Calls for Jail Time, Psychological Counseling

September 14, 2007

The Humane Society of the United States wrote Philadelphia District Attorney Lynne Abraham Thursday, demanding strong prosecution in an animal cruelty case in which countless neighborhood cats were killed this summer.

"The suffering and terror of a cat who is trapped and strangled to death with no means of escape is tremendous and demands accountability," wrote Dale Bartlett, HSUS deputy manager for animal cruelty issues, commenting on the case in which Kensington man Roger Hill is accused.

The HSUS called upon Abraham to seek jail time, mandatory psychological counseling, and a prohibition on owning animals upon conviction. 

To see a copy of the letter to Abraham, please click here.

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The Humane Society of the United States is the nation's largest animal protection organization – backed by 10 million Americans, or one of every 30. For more than a half-century, The HSUS has been fighting for the protection of all animals through advocacy, education, and hands-on programs. Celebrating animals and confronting cruelty -- On the web at  humanesociety.org.