A South Carolina man has been sentenced to two years in prison for burning four kittens to death.
The Herald of Rock Hill reports that 27-year-old Christopher Rainey pleaded guilty Friday to arson and ill treatment of animals. Prosecutors say he poured gasoline on a shed at his family's home in Great Falls in May to burn it down with five kittens in it. Rainey blamed his use of marijuana, meth and cocaine while not taking his prescribed medications for mental health issues.
Solicitor Candice Lively says one of the kittens survived.
Lively asked for the maximum sentence of five years, saying Rainey's decade-long criminal record includes two stints in prison for burglary and assaults.
Rainey's mother, Tammy Lane, says he does "crazy stuff" when not taking his prescriptions.
Ozyman_Dias on September 10th, 2017 at 11:30 UTC »
In Northampton (England), we're currently facing a rash of cat killings - I mean as current as a few days ago.
Specifically, mutilating the cats, and leaving their bodies in multiple pieces on the doorsteps of their owners.
Stories like this are truly horrifying.
Spuds_Jake on September 10th, 2017 at 09:06 UTC »
This week in headlines I literally never ever ever wanted to read...
Maggie_A on September 10th, 2017 at 07:18 UTC »
I'm glad we're getting prison sentences instead of slaps on the wrist for animal abuse.
I wish he'd gotten the full five years though.