I'm Not Sure Where To Post This..

[mande12345]

A bit of a long story: My grandma died last week and we had her funeral on Saturday.. That evening my cat was shot by my neighbor in front of my house and she died. We went through the police and I don't feel like it's being taken as seriously because she was "just a cat" in their eyes. This man was committed before because he's threatened to kill people. It was very traumatic and I am so overwhelmed with double grief that I can hardly stand it. Has anyone experienced this that could help me with legal advice?

 

[dahli6]

It is very hard to help with legal advice if we don't know where you live.
In the United States animal cruelty was made a Federal offense. It carries a heavier sentence than it did before so they are less likely to prosecute over a cat.
Some states have laws against shooting domestic animals at all but there is a burden of proving he knew the cat was a pet, so again unlikely to prosecute.
You need to seek the counsel of a lawyer if you really want to prosecute but I don't think anything will come of it.
I am sympathetic to your loss.

 

[Mia6]

Here in Ohio, USA the man would receive a prison sentence probably from one
to two years. We have made state laws very strict in the past 2 years or so.
Maybe someone should take a baseball bat to this creep's knees.

 

[blueyedgirl5946]

I have no legal advice. I just want to say, I am so very sorry for your double loss. Hugs and prayers going your way.

 

[Ceracera]

Im really sorry for your loss. It's a terrible situation.

Maybe try looking here: Legal Help for the Poor - State by state listing of Pro Bono Programs

 

[neely]

I'm extremely sorry for the loss of your grandmother and the atrocious experience of your cat being shot by your neighbor. The Humane Society of the U.S. recommends contacting your local law enforcement agency. Here's a helpful link:
Report Stray or Injured Animals / Animal Cruelty
If you have found a stray or injured animal, please call your local animal care and control agency. To report a case of animal cruelty, please contact your local law enforcement agency. (Search online here.)