Cat doused in gasoline, boy charged
Bridgeport, NY (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Jul 14, 2008
County: Onondaga

Disposition: Alleged

Alleged: 12 year old male

A 12 year old Bridgeport boy is facing aggravated cruelty to animals. Authorities say the boy doused a 14 year old cat named "Polly" with gasoline on Monday. The feline underwent extensive medical treatment in an attempt to save her life, but due to the affects of the gas, the cat had to be euthanized yesterday.

References

• WTVH - July 17, 2008

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