Kitten slammed against concrete, dunked in water Blackett, Sydney, VIC (AU) Incident Date: Tuesday, Jan 24, 2006 Disposition: Alleged Alleged: Adult

Case ID: 7901 Classification: Throwing, Drowning Animal: cat View more cases in VIC (AU) Login to Watch this Case

A man has been charged after a kitten was bashed against a cement step, dunked in water and thrown in a rubbish bin in Sydney's west. The 12-week-old kitten suffered serious injuries when allegedly attacked by its owner at a house in Blackett on January 24, 2006.

The kitten, known as Puddy, survived the attack by crawling out of the bin and limping to the rear door of the house, police said. The man allegedly washed the pet before telling his neighbours what had happened. Police said officers went to a home in Blackett yesterday and arrested a 45-year-old man. He was charged with animal cruelty offences and bailed to appear in Penrith Local Court on February 22, 2006.

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Herald Sun - January 2006

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