Stupid Irresponsible Pet Owners!!!

[moosmom]

I just got off the phone with the ACO (actually his fill-in as he's on vacation). We spoke in length about the situation. He said that Connecticut State Statutes have absolutely NO provisions for cats, only dogs.

He said if someone hits a dog with a car, law requires him to stop and try and find the owner. If he hits a cat, he can just keep right on driving by.

I was GOING to borrow a Humane trap and go there after dark to try and trap the mama. But, the last thing I need is to get arrested for trespassing, so I'm done with this thing. The ACO is going to give him some phone numbers of rescue organizations and he said that is about all he can do.

I am SOOO infuriated that CT laws protect dogs and not cats. This is BULL and the laws have GOT to change. This is WRONG!!!

[Medusa]

I'm w/ya, Donna, but unfortunately, it's like that here in OH, too. I was told that, if someone kills my dog, I can seek financial remuneration but it's a small amount, something like $200 max but, quite honestly, I'm not sure of the amount. Cats...nothing.

You tried your best, girl, and that's all you can do. We can't save the world, although I know so many of us have tried. You've got to have some cooperation and it sounds as though you're not getting any. Try not to feel too badly.