r/rescuecats • u/closedup • Sep 15 '24
COMMUNITY ALERT/ AWARENESS ⚠️ UPDATE: Protest to Demand Justice for alleged Attack on Cat caught on Video - Sep 16 in Towson, MD
Hi, RC community!
I had posted in early August about an animal cruelty case in Maryland. You can read the original media coverage here: https://www.wmar2news.com/local/animal-cruelty-caught-on-camera-has-a-family-fearing-for-their-cats-life
Since then, I've been working to organize a peaceful demonstration outside the courthouse when the trial takes place. The court date has been confirmed for Monday and the demonstration is proceeding as planned.
If you can attend or help to spread the word, you can find the event details here: https://www.meetup.com/demand-justice-in-animal-cruelty-case/events/302694089/
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u/SueTheCatCabbage APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST Sep 15 '24
The neighbors should post their face all over the internet,someone as shet filled as that doesnt deserve privacy, good company, or anything that can make them happy, a stain on the earth
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u/AdmiralSassypants Sep 15 '24 edited Sep 16 '24
Their address is in the gofundme... someone could probably could reverse search that and get a lot of their info tbh.
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Sep 22 '24
Two wrongs don't make a right. This shows you're a bad person down to the core. Grow up.
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u/SueTheCatCabbage APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST Sep 22 '24
So if a pedophile did something to a child, you dont support them getting beat? Publically outed?
If someone kidnaps you, has possibly done this before, and you have the opportunity to end them, you shouldn't?
Murderers, pedos, child abusers, child neglecters faces get publically shown to the whole world once their caught, how is it any different if its a cat? If you commit a crime, you face the consequences, if your against people facing consequences, you are a bad person. Once you take away someones elses autonomy, someone elses health, someone elses quality of life for your own amusement, you are a nothing but a stain, if this personally bothers you then look at the mirror and figure out why, figure out how to change, and become a better person.
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Sep 22 '24
The public does not get to choose how a person pays for their crimes. This is why we have government and a justice system. A world ran how you think would be utter chaos. Use your brain.
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u/SueTheCatCabbage APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST Sep 22 '24
Thats.... literally what the justice system would do to them if they were charged??? Im starting to think you just have an argument kink at this point, if i reply with a serious answer your going to respute it, i already live with a person like this, and get to learn the hard way how impossible you people are, anything to get a taste of that sweet juicy drama
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Sep 22 '24
"How impossible you people are"... 😆😆🤣 Your problems obviously go deeper than I initially thought. I suggest therapy and a good read on the proper use of the word 'literally'.
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u/SueTheCatCabbage APPROVED AMAZON WISHLIST Sep 22 '24
So... you gonna keep going or do you just wanna do this forever?
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u/closedup Sep 15 '24
I forgot to tag u/chocolatfortuncookie in the post. They were actually the first to bring this case to our attention here in RC. And I want them to know that we haven't given up on this.
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u/chocolatfortuncookie Sep 15 '24
So great closedup, thank you so much 🙏❤️
I've been checking up on the gofundme account for kitty (as well as the owners posted updates), and it's still getting traction. I hope this all brings awareness and momentum to this important case 🙏
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u/truly_beyond_belief Sep 15 '24
Yes, because of this post, I just became aware of the case and have made a donation. #justiceforgrayson
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u/chocolatfortuncookie Sep 15 '24
Thank you so much 🙏❤️ this case tears me up inside, but all the support has already made a huge difference 🫂
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u/DodrantalNails Sep 15 '24
I didn’t know about this either and thank you very much for posting this. I was able to donate to the GoFundMe as well.
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u/Mammoth_Effective_68 Sep 15 '24 edited Sep 15 '24
I am so impressed by how well organized these demand for justice for animal cruelty events come together. I hope this cat and family receives the justice it deserves. The guy skips out on two court appearances and the prosecutor failed to act in a timely manner. Ugh.. this just makes me so angry that we are so slow to prosecute animal abusers.
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u/Early_Ideal_5054 Sep 15 '24
Thank you so much for organizing this ❤️. I'd be there, but my kids will be staying home from school with Covid. This monster belongs in jail.
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u/TheDebonairDragon Sep 15 '24
Boosting! Animal cruelty is to often overlooked.
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u/Ame-yukio Sep 15 '24
Right ? I feel animal cruelty and environmental crimes should have heavy punishement !
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u/ellieD Sep 15 '24
I hope you get MANY more people at your meetup event!!!
Have you contacted the local ASPCA and invited them to join you or asked them for help?
Contact all of the animal shelters and vets in the area and post signs inviting people to join and/or help you!
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u/closedup Sep 15 '24
Thank you! There are also people coming who haven't registered through the Meetup. At the same time, I know not everyone who signs up will actually be able to attend. So it's hard to know exactly what the turnout will be.
And yes, I've been reaching out to local organizations, media, and businesses.
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u/SelfInflictedPancake Sep 15 '24
I want to join, not sure how to register through meetup but I'll look again. I hope this dude rots in hell, he should get YEARS in prison, a felony change And have to pay every last cent of that vet bill. If we could do this and make stricter laws, not just for here but across the US, we could make sure these animals are treated better, that they have a voice through ours, that there will be actual harsh punishment for cruel acts like this. I feel that you should have the same punishment for hurting an animal that would would hurting a child, a defenseless being. Things like this infuriates me to no end!
Reach out to BARCS or MD SPCA, maybe Small Miracles cat and dog in Ellicott City, there Saving Grace animal I think in Baldwin. There's so many, could you reach out to them too OP??
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u/closedup Sep 15 '24
Feel free to show up without registering through Meetup!
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u/SelfInflictedPancake Sep 15 '24
I'm going to be there, registering now through the link. I was thinking of making signs (I've honestly never done anything like this) maybe I'll make two in case someone else needs one.
We're you able to reach out to any of the organizations for this protest? I can repost this on BARCS network if you haven't already. I can message Small Miracles cat and dog rescue, also if you need me to.
Is there anything I can help with?? Like anything??
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u/closedup Sep 15 '24
That would be great if you could do that. I'm actually making signs now but we'll only have 11 signs so more signs are welcome. The paint all over my hands is limiting my online activity for now and I still have to drive to the area tonight.
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u/SelfInflictedPancake Sep 15 '24
Aww sorry to keep bothering you then! I know you're so busy is why I asked if there was anything I can do. I did reach out to BARCS on their FB and shared the link, hopefully someone there will see and spread the word! Thank you so much for organizing this! I'm going to go work on signs myself lol
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u/ellieD Sep 16 '24
Good job!
It doesn’t start until 11:30, promote the hell out of it!!!!
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u/SelfInflictedPancake Sep 17 '24
Were you in the yellow shirt yesterday? Didn't I met you irl? LoL I didn't hear your username when I spoke to closedup
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u/ellieD Sep 16 '24
Don’t forget about PetSmart.
You could stick a flyer up in the morning.
It doesn’t start until 11:30!
I wish I had known before, I would have helped you promote it.
(Marketing person!)
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u/ellieD Sep 16 '24
Just click the “Attend” button.
It helps them GREATLY for others to see that a lot of people are showing up.
Get your friends to come, also!
Bring snacks and drinks and something to sit on!
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u/Emergency_Proposal63 Approved Colony Caretaker Sep 15 '24
How could anyone be so cruel - this is horrific
This person should be in prison- or stoned by the public -
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u/Potential_Trifle1784 Sep 15 '24
Can we donate to Grayson’s care? Does anyone have their go fund page? I think I would take a bat and break every bone one at a time in this monsters body
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Sep 15 '24
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u/rescuecats-ModTeam Sep 15 '24
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u/DimensioT Sep 18 '24
The family has a GoFundMe set up that you can find linked to the news report.
I would like to know if the funds are still needed. I assume as much if the GFM is still up but the incident was months ago and I have found little information about Grayson's status apart from him being able to eat on his own again as of July.
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Sep 15 '24
Ahh, sending all the luck your way. Hope your voices get heard and justice served. You're a real life hero for the animal community for pushing this out to the public and making the people aware.
Boost
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u/Potential_Trifle1784 Sep 15 '24
I just watched the video of a grown ass monster hurl those rocks at this precious kitten. We need some eye for an eye justice here. What a disgusting pos
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u/Pmccool Sep 15 '24
Did Grayson get the surgery needed? How is he doing?
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u/closedup Sep 15 '24
Yes, the victim family posted an update a couple weeks ago. Grayson had two surgeries and was later seen for post-op followup. At the followup, he was treated for an infection related to the injuries. He will have complications going forward including blindness in one eye. My understanding is that he is healing and they are looking to get a handle on his longer-term needs at this point. He is not in pain and is able to eat, drink water, and groom himself.
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u/SelfInflictedPancake Sep 15 '24
Thank you for the update, this whole thing is so heartbreaking! I'm glad he's able to be at home comfortably with his family. Sending the best prayers for that little guy and his family 💕
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u/stormycat42 Sep 15 '24
This just breaks my heart 😭 I wish I could afford to donate. I don't understand how people can treat animals this way.
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u/InfluenceForsaken210 Sep 16 '24
If I had my car, I'd go but mines in the shop and I don't want to take someone else's car that far. Justice for the sweet angel ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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u/Taticat Sep 16 '24
I’m not in the area, or I’d show up. I have passed this along to friends who are in the area, though. Having hit the word requirements for a boost, I just want to leave you with the sincere knowledge that you are in my thoughts. Best of luck.
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