BIG NEWS ABOUT Me & SHEBA!!!

Gail - I hadn't known about what happened to your poor baby til I spotted this thread.
I read the article you posted. First, I am so heartsick for you and your kitty - what a tragedy this is. Second, I am so glad you are going ahead and prosecuting this lowlife. 3 1/2 years is a drop in the bucket considering what he did to Sheba, and in all probability,to the other cats. Thank goodness your state has some animal cruelty laws with teeth - in other states, the case wouldn't have even gotten this far.

Best of luck to you. I'm praying this monster gets what he deserves and I hope every day of his sentence feels like an eternity.

Well the same newspaper article was in another local newspaper plus the CBS affliate had a brief mention on the 10:00 news last night. I listened to the same channel today but no mention. No phone calls or anything in the mail. This whole thing just churns up so many memories. I would like to claim resitution for property loss but how does one put a value on a cat. She wasn't a purebreed cat. I stopped at my vet's office and I suggested a tally of the monies spent there over the years-as one couldn't go so far and calculate food, litter etc. One local animal shelter thought the same thing the other said to contact the local animal control officer. I'm not doing this for the money as that will not bring her back. So I sit and ponder-maybe I'll visit her grave-see of anything comes to back. Thanks again everyone's thoughts.

There was a "letter to the editor" in the local paper last night about the article that ran Saturday. One of my friends thinks he is a frequent contributer and she (&me) were not to happy about the man's ranting that basically the cats were trespassing and he can't believe they would send a man to prison for that, the lawyer and judge who handle this case (and the police) got slammed for even wanting to prosecute such a case. Enough said as I have a good idea what everone will think.

Gail, I have worked such long, long hours this week but I wanted a chance to catch up with you. I am so sorry this is conjuring up continuing sad memories, I am so sorry. I wish I was up there in Green Bay to hug you and give you some Washington State wine and cheese! We actually can compete with Wisconsin on some items, LOL. Anyhoo, what I wanted to say was that you perhaps can claim punitive damages....as opposed to compensatory damages, which probably wouldn't fly. But for your pain and suffering you should ask for the moon. We all know that there is no price on Sheba, she was a priceless darling and nobody can "pay" your heart to feel better....but ask for punitive, not compensatory damages. OH! I do wish I was there with you!!!
Hugs today again
Elizabeth

Gail, it's so disheartening to see yet another idiot out there who just doesn't get it.
I hope one of your friends will write a letter to the paper refuting what this guy said in his letter. Trespassing? You've gotta be kidding. Is your cat expected to read "No Trespassing" signs or know where the property line begins? How far does this monster's "property rights" go? Can he shoot out the tires on your car if by mistake you come up his driveway? What is this, the Wild West circa 1850?

Two quotes by people far more eloquent than myself:

"Although animals cannot reason nor speak the way humans do, this does not give us the right to do with them as we like. Even though our supposed possession of a soul and superior intelligence are used to create an arbitrary dividing line over rights, the fact remains that all animals have the capacity to experience pain and suffering, and in suffering they are our equals." Nathaniel Altman

"The heart of the matter is that some people like to cause injury or death to living things. And many of those who do not are indifferent to those who do."
Norman Cousins

Wish me luck the initial court case was postpones until 1:30 pm today!!

Gail, you can see I caught this right away when it bumped up---
I know you might feel so very drained. But when you're ready any update will be so welcomed on your case.....
Huge Hugs today. Dig in,
ALL FOR SHEBA!
Elizabeth

JUSTICE FOR SHEBA!!!!

Good luck today Gail!!!!!!!

I too am curious about how this turns out. Please let us know? And please be safe! His friends may retaliate against your, your family or your felines!

Actually there has been nothing so far-3 letters to the editor none mentioning me 2 were about cats-one failrly positive so I called that lady, but they had put a short note of postponement in the paper so it will be interesting to see what will be in the paper tomorrow-I might end up contacting the local paper depending on what today's outcome is.

Any news yet???

Have to check answering machine at home. But a funny thing I used a search engine with my neighbor's name and an item came up from PETA!!! They must have a standard letter they send to DA's in these types of cases. I thought that was interesting to say the least!!!

Well no messages on anwering machine but there was news on some local radio stations this am and go to wwww.greenbaypressgazette.com look under more headlines -headline was accused killer thought cat was rapid (or something like that) my pulse is about 500 this am!!

oh, bull he didn't either.. grrr.. I hope something good comes out of it honey!

Gail,
Have you been told to stay away from these proceedings?? I would be in the front row behind the prosecuter with a 12x12 picture of me hugging my cat! If you don't show up, it could show the court you aren't concerned with the outcome or upset by the shooting!

For the initial hearing as it was to set bond I was told that it didn't make a difference because he would be there only 5-10 minutes. But for what ever else happens I'll be there.

Just caught up with you guys on all the excitement. I remember when you told us about what happened last year. I'm glad the case has progressed this far.

I contacted the Animal League Defense Fund and they are willing to assist on this case. Plus I should have some news from the DA's office on my answering machine when I get home. I'll let everyone know!!

That's great that you are getting help with this Gail. Please keep us informed (as much as legally possible). I know there are a lot of people who are following your story, even if they aren't posting here.

Nothing much new except the preliminary hearing is scheduled for Feb 18th at 2:00 pm. There was a horrible letter to the editor basically stating how horrible I am for letting my cats out-this letter was from a supposed cat owner who evidently not concerned that there was someone out there SHOOTING CATS but OMG they could be pooping in a sandbox-I live in the country hello!! and the infamous they are killing birds-my windows on my house kill birds the cats are too old or fat for birds-they like mice.voles instead. So that letter bummed me out but when I spoke to the DA's office today the very nice victim's assistance told me not to pay attention to what's in the newpaper-that made me feel a bit better. So the days march on slowly until that day next month.