Action ALERT
Thank a Prosecutor for Taking the Lives of Cats Seriously
Dear X,
On June 23, 2008, the operator of Critter Control of Richmond—a so-called pest control company—killed three feral cats behind a television station near Richmond, Virginia, according to newspaper accounts and court documents. On July 7, 2008, that person, Keith Copi, was arrested and the Commonwealth’s Attorney charged him with three counts of violating Virginia’s anti-cruelty law. This law makes it a crime to “cruelly or unnecessarily” kill cats. Va. Code Ann. § 3.1-796.122 (2008) If convicted, Mr. Copi could face up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine for each count.
Alley Cat Allies and its supporters know that all cats deserve protection, regardless of their level of socialization to humans. There are anti-cruelty laws protecting cats in all 50 states. Prosecutors should uphold the law and prosecute all cruelty cases regarding stray and feral cats. Yet too often prosecutors don’t. Those who do deserve our thanks and support.
Please take a moment to sign the petition thanking Henrico County’s Commonwealth’s Attorney Wade Kizer for prosecuting this case.
Read the letter Alley Cat Allies sent thanking Commonwealth's Attorney Wade Kizer for prosecuting the case.
Sincerely,
Becky Robinson
President
