An Ohio woman was arrested after she allegedly hurled a cat from a 17th-story balcony in Euclid last Sunday night. As reported by News 5 Cleveland, the cruel incident took place during an argument between roommates at the Harbor Crest apartments.
The suspect
The woman accused of the cruel act is identified as 24-year-old Melissa Thornton. Thornton is accused of first throwing a bicycle from the balcony, and then the cat. The cat suffered severe injuries and had to be humanely euthanized by officers who responded to the scene.
The charge
Thornton was arrested and is facing a felony count of cruelty to animals; she is due in court on August 20.
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If this precious little treasure was MY cat, that POS roommate would have been next over the balcony……..
Lock this useless POS up and lose the keys!!! She will burn in Hell forever for her cruelty…….
Poor precious treasure, your life was stolen from you and your life mattered!!!
I absolutely know you are in Heaven.
RIP Little Angel. Please look for MacKitty in Heaven and he will welcome you into his snuggle buddies group. You can RIP amongst his loving friends……..
IS ANYONE THINKING AND WISHING THAT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN “HER” THROWN OVER THE BALCONY?!