Gender: Female
Approximate Age: 43
Location: Watsonville, CA (US)

History

Jan 15, 2008 - Watsonville, CA (US)
Convicted: Failure to provide vet care for cat with abscess

Sentence: Martinez pled guilty to the charge in court after prosecutors showed pictures of the festering wound and the condition of the cat, according to a shelter news release. Martinez was placed on court probation for 24 months and ordered not to have any more cats. She also will have to pay restitution for board and vet fees to Animal Services who tried to save the cat. The cat was eventually euthanized because the tumor had entered the cat’s brain and was causing the cat tremendous pain.... more...