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Woman who put cat in wheelie bin offered police protection

24 Aug 2010


The woman caught on CCTV putting a cat in a wheelie bin was receiving advice from the police amid fears for her safety after RSPCA officers tracked her down.

The video shows the unnamed middle-aged woman placing Lola the cat into a bin outside a house in Coventry.

The RSPCA said she was being offered police protection because of the “backlash against her”.

A police spokesman said he “urged the public to leave the matter to be dealt with correctly”.

Lola's owner Stephanie Mann said she and husband Darryl couldn't find Lola on Sunday morning but followed the sound of her meows.

"We thought she might be trapped under the car because she sounded like she was hurt, so we followed her cries and eventually found her in the bin," she said.

The couple had previously installed a personal surveillance camera outside their home following a series of thefts in the area.

Mrs Mann said they checked the video tape expecting to discover local youths, or a drunk, had thrown Lola into the bin late on Saturday evening, but were shocked to discover the culprit was a respectable looking woman.

"I was absolutely heartbroken to see how someone could just be so cruel," she told the Coventry Telegraph.

"I don't know what went through her head but it was just disgusting to watch and it broke my eight-year-old daughter's heart."

Mann later posted the clip online, where it has attracted tens of thousands of views.

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No offence you guys but you should be directing all this hatred towards the guy who kicked the puppy and kept kicking it on camera. If you havent seen it google man who kicked puppy on camera and youll see. This guy is 100 times worse not that im saying what the woman did to the cat is acceptable. Its not!!!

- AnimalLover, Bristol, 20/10/2010 13:33
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@Richard doesn't have to be the owner it says "any person being the owner or having charge or control of any animal" she was a person in control of the animal at the time she picked it up.

- Martin B, Hull, 27/08/2010 08:21
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- Kathy 'Cat' Binem, London, Englad, 26/08/2010 08:49
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Richard, you know as well as I do that there is no sin as divine as squatting down on the neighbours lawn!!

Kathy....ARE you the woman who urinated on the war memorial ???

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 27/08/2010 01:03
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Richard, you know as well as I do that there is no sin as divine as squatting down on the neighbours lawn!! "Drill holes in the walls at 11.30pm will ya???"

What does it say about our society when even homeowners go through bins to hoke out discarded crap!!

- Kathy 'Cat' Binem, London, Englad, 26/08/2010 08:49
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- Martin, Hull, 25/08/2010 21:52

She is NOT the 'owner' of the cat

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 25/08/2010 23:40
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Whys Everyone Throwing a B.F ! its their cat , her problem, the police's job..for gods sake. all these threats n that are just bloody ridiculous.!!

- Stacey, Leeds, 25/08/2010 22:39
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She's quite blatantly breached the Abandonment of Animals Act, 1960, I do not understand why the Coventry Police are not pressing charges. Thats their job.

Abandonment of Animals Act, 1960 states:
"If any person being the owner or having charge or control of any animal shall without reasonable cause or excuse abandon it, whether permanently or not, in circumstances likely to cause the animal any unnecessary suffering, or cause or procure or, being the owner, permit it to be so abandoned, he shall be guilty of an offence of cruelty within the meaning of the principal Act and liable to the penalties prescribed by subsection (1) of section one of that Act, and the provisions of the Protection of Animals Acts shall apply to an offence under this section as they apply to an offence against the said subsection (1)."

- Martin, Hull, 25/08/2010 21:52
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We grow up hearing of wars and deaths of soldiers, murders and the most horrific deaths that occur, in some ways we most likely think that's a natural course of events, from the time of Cain who murdered his brother Abel unto now. We are moved with compassion over such things, and rightly so; but we are filled with rage when we hear of cruelty to animals. We react in horror and that also rightly, and even to some who do not have a pet or disregard animals altogether, even they are moved with pity and outrage. For to harm a harmless creature is in itself an abomination; cruelty, torture of man has no justification; then how more so of those creatures God has given us to care for? To defend against an enemy is one thing but to harm creatures whom we should care for, that bare man no malice is an evil thing indeed.

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 25/08/2010 14:17
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Would it be correct to say that people who toss cats are TOSSERS ?

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 25/08/2010 13:45
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The cat was probably just hungry or peeved that it hadnt crapped on any of the neighbours lawns in the last 15 hours. by - Clive Spate, London, England, 25/08/2010 09:18


Clive is that from personal experience ?? I mean...crapped on any of the neighbours lawns in the last 15 hours.

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 25/08/2010 13:34
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"It is infinitely worse to harm an animal than it is to harm a human" Are you serious?
This is a terrifying indictment of today's society when (I would assume you classify yourself as an intelligent person) think that animal rights are "more important" than Humans. Last year a group of adults in Turkey were tortured and slowly killed by some extremists. This was barely reported in this country and if it had, would it have recieved the same public condemnation as this? What was the crime of these people? (Were they greedy, selfish, rude and cruel?) No they happened to have a different religion and were meeting as a small group in one of their own houses.
I could find many more examples which further prove my point. I believe that animals are here to "serve" us, otherwise why would we eat cows, ride horses etc. We should treat them well, but remember that actually, Humans are more important.

- Steven, Coventry., 25/08/2010 12:42
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At least it was her own mess. If it was another cats mess i think interpol and probably the FBI would have intervened.

And how exaclty does one tell if a cat is terrified?
The cat was probably just hungry or peeved that it hadnt crapped on any of the neighbours lawns in the last 15 hours.

- Clive Spate, London, England, 25/08/2010 09:18
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FOR INFO for those who missed earlier reports on this matter.

'Mr Andrews-Mann said: “I looked inside and I found her in the bin, she was terrified and covered in her own mess.” West Midlands police said the RSPCA would lead the investigation as it was a matter of animal cruelty.'

from article Woman throws cat in bin....leaves it there for 15 hours 23/08/10

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls, NSW Australia, 25/08/2010 08:53
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OMG - Stupidity limits have been exceeded...

"It is infinitely worse to harm an animal than it is to harm a human, so of course there's more outcry. Animals don't have a voice, and humans are generally selfish, rude, greedy and cruel; so deserve everything they get."

@MS, you are simply a moron. So I will not argue with you because what will that make me?

- Clive Spate, London, England, 25/08/2010 08:52
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@ Sue R: I was only relating my experience, and nowhere in this article is there any mention of the cat being covered in its own mess. My cat has a habit of getting into cupboards, draws, the garage and the shed and has never shown any signs of distress even after an overnight stay! Mind you, she's not very friendly either and would have had the woman's hand off .....

- Paul, London, 25/08/2010 08:30
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He had THREE CCTV cameras - why? Earlier reports said he claimed a history of scratched car paintwork, by persons unidentified. In that connection, are police investigating even the most unlikely suspects, and motives?

- Steve, London, England, 25/08/2010 07:34
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- Claude Balls, Washington US, 25/08/2010 03:32 wrote 'Very sanctimonious and judgemental'

ALL CATS JUDGE HER ...GUILTY AS CHARGED...THEIR SENTENCE IS...SHE MUST BE SENT TO THE CATTERY FOR A MONTH AND CLEAN UP KITTY LITTER TRAYS....'WITHOUT GLOVES.'

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls NSW, Australia, 25/08/2010 04:12
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Very sanctimonious and judgemental Ann

- Claude Balls, Washington US, 25/08/2010 03:32
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This is an interesting news story, on a number of levels.
1) Of course it was cruel and unnecessary. How can anyone dispute that?
2) As the cat's owner had video footage of the unfortunate episode, he was entitled to publish it.
3) This woman now needs protection, which appears to suggest she is in danger. Have we reached the point in our society where we fail to protect the vulnerable? (None of us know if she has mental health issues).
4) The woman is being criticised because of her size by many of you. These comments would be considered abusive if they referred to her race or sexuality. Rightly so, I would suggest.
5) I think this story is more newsworthy for what it brings out in many people, than for the original and unfortunate incident. Animal cruelty, narrow mindedness, discrimination. Not attractive really. Most depressing of all, the people with these opinions are probably not mentally ill. Hopefully the original perpetrator IS. At least she'll have an explanation for her behaviour!

- Ann Johnson, Blackpool, 25/08/2010 00:55
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this is such an obvious scam..the acting is so ham, monty python would be proud of it..why else would the owner publish it on the web, he only had to take it to the police...don't cry folks...it was a good scam...the cat's fine DUH

- tracey, london. uk, 25/08/2010 00:12
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Is there a difference between a cat in a wheelie bin, and a cat that is always kept inside by selfish owners, sometimes spouting that their cat 'is not an outdoors cat.'
And I assume that everyone on here who posted comments about the 'cruelty' are vegetarians? We don't wait for animals to die of natural causes before we shoot, slice, marinate and cook 'em.. and on that note, I think my cat steak should be ready now.

- Nick, Sydney, 24/08/2010 23:55
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- Alex, USA, Topeka, KS, 24/08/2010 22:44

SAID...'I've suffered a broken leg because of a cat.'

Did the cat attack you with a piece of wood or some weapon, or did it put it's paw out to trip you over ? or is it simply you suffer from PURR-CAT-TORY ?

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls NSW, Australia, 24/08/2010 23:55
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It is infinitely worse to harm an animal than it is to harm a human, so of course there's more outcry. Animals don't have a voice, and humans are generally selfish, rude, greedy and cruel; so deserve everything they get. If some of you are so concerned about humans over animals, you ought to be less ignorant and remember that people who hurt animals often are capable of killing humans and is often a precursor to hurting or killing humans. So yes, this is very serious. She ought to be locked up

- MS, London, 24/08/2010 23:43
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My cat did not think much of the video either, but suggested that the CATS OF COVENTRY join together, target this woman and await the purrfect opportunity for ambush.....maybe get a few dog friends to act as pointers. Attack the soft bits for she seems to have a lot of them hanging about, and give her some claws to complain. My cat Rega suggests a frontal attack to the neck region. After the attack is over take time and paws for a moment; and do not forget, hide the evidence in a wheelie bin,in another town.

- Richard Merrell, Wentworth Falls NSW, Australia, 24/08/2010 23:40
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I'll take a wild guess & say she has mental health problems.

- Giustina, London, 24/08/2010 23:19
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Cats are trouble, I've had two relatives nearly die from infections to the lining of the heart due to cat related bacteria. I've suffered a broken leg because of a cat. I think people need to leash their cats, just as dogs are expected to be. They are dirty, troublemaking little quadrupeds. Ones which conscientious people like the woman in the video need to watch out for.

- Alex, USA, Topeka, KS, 24/08/2010 22:44
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Geoff, Northern Ontario, Canada

THe answer to your question is yes. If you are going to leave a huge litter tray out in your garden what do you expect?

- Paddy, Stokey, 24/08/2010 22:36
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I own two cats and would hate for either of them to be put in a bin.
But lets be serious, if this was a video of someone getting mugged, or beaten up there'd be nothing like this outcry. Yes it's nasty, but there are many people who get killed or badly beaten day in day out and they barely make the papers let alone headline news! Lets get real!

- Steven, Coventry., 24/08/2010 22:35
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Are cats allowed to run free to use the neighbors children's sandbox as a toilet?

- Geoff, Northern Ontario, Canada, 24/08/2010 21:36
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Oh cut it out with the special needs will ya?
Woman put cat in bin = evil
evil = punish

there, now can we all just get back to her lives after we put her in an industrial bin?

- Josh, London, 24/08/2010 21:30
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it may be that this woman has mental health difficulties, which the police are aware of, hence the protection. the police know very well (and as some of these comments suggest) the cruelty of human beings when faced with human beings with 'failings' so much easier to take the part of animals, rather than empathise with a fellow human being

- sally brooks, london uk, 24/08/2010 20:37
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I think that is cruel and apalling, a very disturbed person only does a thing like that, she should be prosecuted for animal cruelty! How would she like being dumped in a wheelie bin!

- RICHARD NOBLE, SKEGNESS, GREAT BRITAIN, 24/08/2010 20:30
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So a women and her handicapped daughter commit suicide as the Police can't be bothered to respond, but a nasty woman puts a cat in a bin and Plod want to put her in a safe house? What has happened to common sense in this country?

- Mark, London, 24/08/2010 20:03
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This was a really cruel thing to do. She made out she liked the cat by stroking it and then binned the poor thing. The cat must be traumatised by this horrible experience. I have two cats who are harmless lovely creatures. As someone pointed out already, what other cruel things has she done to animals that no-one knows about?

- Angela, Essex, 24/08/2010 19:24
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lol haven't laughed this much in years. that video would sweep the board at the Fringe. the cat was probably thinking 'thanks love, i'll kip down here all day until those idiots who I own give me another free meal for doing absolutely bog all'. OK it was a bit mischievous, but cats are ferile. they survive.

What was the guy doing posting it on the web? he knew there would be a backlash...did he want to take a life in return for his cat's comfort? what a sad sad person.

- tracey, london, uk, 24/08/2010 18:40
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This is an horrific story. I feel very sad for the cat and it's owners and glad the cat is OK. However, a worse aspect to this story may transpire to be that this woman is a severely mentally disturbed person, possibly delusional schizophrenic. In which case, she obviously wasn't getting the correct support and probably should have been in hospital. If that is not the case, I am confounded as to what would motivate as seemingly decent person to do such a thing?

- Real, Camden, 24/08/2010 18:37
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Mary Bale bankworker turns herself in........love the way this was news on facebook first then then papers pick it up.......

- Nikki, Hammersmith, 24/08/2010 17:30
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Sidney i would probably say "Hey Paul, why is you in that there bin?"

I certainly wouldnt conduct a witch hunt for you Sidney as at the end of the day YOU PUT SOMEONE IN A BIN!

Has Britains collective IQ dropped recently?

- Clive Spate, London, England, 24/08/2010 17:05
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burn her at the stake, she is getting another witches familiar out of the way, its the truth!

- Peter Woods, Frigole, 24/08/2010 17:00
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Wonder what Paul would say if someone dropped him in a bin.

- Sidney, London, 24/08/2010 17:00
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I like cats and think they aer very helpful in killing vermin such as mice and rats. They are also attractive and good company for many people who are lonely. Having said that, I do think the hysterical reaction to this woman's admittedly odd action is a bit over the top. The cat was ultimately unharmed (they are great survivors). She is not a serial killer of people although to read some people's violent and slightly potty comments you would think she is.

- fanta, London UK, 24/08/2010 16:56
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WHAT is going to be done I ask myself and the answer will be nothing
Come on David Cameron I VOTED FOR YOU and think you are great but if this seems a small matter to you Ibeg to differ
It simply tells us all that we have a load of horrible people in this country and no sanctions when they do wrong AND that was VERY WRONG
Hope cat is fine and its obviously distraught owners
and as for that dreadful woman - I hope she is afraid - I bet that poor animal was.

- chantal hanson, Ninfield East Sussex, 24/08/2010 16:53
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She deserves a medal!

Also, isnt it idiotic to say "she left it in there for 15 hours!" she didnt own the cat or the bin. It wasnt as if she was ever gonna "pop back" in 20 mins to let the vermin out!

The time is of no real consequence. I blame the owners for not keeping an eye on their beloved flee pile and for being filthy rotters who never take the rubbish out!

I think the owners should be locked away for 24 years with no water and only intermittent litter tray service!!!

- Clive Spate, London, England, 24/08/2010 16:53
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She's obviously a dog lover but being offered police protection is ridiculous. Im sure if she was just left to sit on a wall near a bin no one would surely push her in for fifteen hours? The cat maybe.

- Sylvester, Cornhill, London, 24/08/2010 16:39
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I hope somebody shops 'The Cow of Coventry'. I hope she gets what she deserves!

- Vince London, West London, 24/08/2010 16:35
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its only a cat
- Paul, Nuneaton, 24/08/2010 15:20


Oh well, by that measure you're only a human then.

- Janet, London, UK, 24/08/2010 16:28
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Why are we wasting money protecting this cow?

- Tojo, Hythe Kent, 24/08/2010 16:20
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whys everyone so horrible to this poor woman, that could be someones nan

- Josh Gascoigne, Safety Village,, 24/08/2010 16:13
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What a waste - perfectly good meat thrown away like that ;-)

- RainingCatsAndDogs, London, 24/08/2010 16:08
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We have had cats for 40 years. They have never scratched us once. They are gentle and clean and are a laugh a minute. Our last cat now is Katy, she is in her 20th year. We will be devestated when she is gone. Yes cats catch birds, because that's what they would have to do to survive if they had to. It's called the food chain. This women should be prosecuted, but it's my guess she'll get a way with it.

- Sylvie, Epping Essex, 24/08/2010 15:53
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@Paul, IoD, 24/08/2010 14:52

No what's really 'funny' is how numerous people on here are saying she should be put down or thrown in a bin for doing this to a cat. It's a cat. I'm NOT saying it wasn't cruel - it was, very cruel - just that as has been otherwise stated, people are more animated about this than they are about victims of domestic violence. I didn't see anyone suggest that the killers of the woman in Greenford earlier this year (she was attacked with a sword severing part of her hand and mortally wounding her head) should receive the same as they dished out to her, so why this woman?????

- Tom, London, 24/08/2010 15:48
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I never did like people from coventry

- armstrong, london, 24/08/2010 15:46
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This sort of thing is much worse than the banking crisis, the coalition, Amy Winehouse, happy slappers and global warming put together!

- John, London, 24/08/2010 15:45
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Imagine if the binmen had come and emptied the bin into a dustcart without noticing the poor cat? Doesn't bear thinking about. I don't suppose she will get any real punishment but she should do.

- Sarah Bradshaw, Enfield, London, UK, 24/08/2010 15:45
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Why stoke it so lovingly first? If she hated cats she should have left it alone. What a vindictive unhinged person. Hope she does not have a family at home or pets!

- Maya, London, 24/08/2010 15:40
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I wonder if she’s capable of doing that to Foxes too…

- Jamie, London, 24/08/2010 15:33
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Burn the witch! I'll get my pitchfork now.

- Carl, London, 24/08/2010 15:24
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I think a lot of people on here should get as life! its only a cat and this incident is now wasting police time. Police should be out catching real criminals like bike thieves and burglars.

Also, she is welcome to do this to the cats that crap on my garden.

- Paul, Nuneaton, 24/08/2010 15:20
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Taken directly from the RSPB website:

Despite the large numbers of birds killed, there is no scientific evidence that predation by cats in gardens is having any impact on bird populations UK-wide. This may be surprising, but many millions of birds die naturally every year, mainly through starvation, disease, or other forms of predation. There is evidence that cats tend to take weak or sickly birds.

We also know that of the millions of baby birds hatched each year, most will die before they reach breeding age. This is also quite natural, and each pair needs only to rear two young that survive to breeding age to replace themselves and maintain the population.

It is likely that most of the birds killed by cats would have died anyway from other causes before the next breeding season, so cats are unlikely to have a major impact on populations. If their predation was additional to these other causes of mortality, this might have a serious impact on bird populations.

Those bird species that have undergone the most serious population declines in the UK (such as skylarks, tree sparrows and corn buntings) rarely encounter cats, so cats cannot be causing their declines. Research shows that these declines are usually caused by habitat change or loss, particularly on farmland.

- Charlie, London, 24/08/2010 15:20
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She is a bank worker from Rugby and it would be nice if we the general public could be informed which bank she works for so that we can decide whether or not to close our accounts at that bank if she doesn't get the sack !! or is that too vindictive m'lud I rest my case.

- nick holland, glasgow, 24/08/2010 15:18
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Mark Myword (very clever). I'm sorry but are you serious? What sort of scratch are you talking about?The almost invisible scratches that only a totally materialistic not to mention obsessive idiot would care about? If the scratches are deep then maybe someone's keyed your car because it won't be a cat - they don't have claws of steel you know!

I'm so glad you're not my neighbour you miserable toad.

- Charlie, London, 24/08/2010 15:14
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Could I suggest that the lady in question should be left in a wheelie bin with the lid closed for 15 hours? Judging by the photos, the bin would need to be pretty large.

- Alex, London, 24/08/2010 15:01
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"The owners of the cat said that when they found it, it was terrified."

Catatonic?

- Don, Sheen, 24/08/2010 15:00
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Oh for goodness sake. How pathetic!! " Bring back capital punishment...." Calm down. It's only a cat!!!!!!!! Half of you wouldn't even react if it was a baby.

- karenf, London, 24/08/2010 15:00
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Does anyone know what her punishment is likely to be? And as for the police protecting her, what a joke!! The cat had no protection from her, so why does she get protected?! This nasty woman and people that support her should be ashamed of themselves.

- Laura, Essex, 24/08/2010 14:59
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Having a pair of cats of my own I know how distressed I'd be if I was in the same position as the owner. Funny how criminals can get police protection when the likes of vulnerable women at risk from their violent ex-partners are frequently let down by the police.

- Paul, IoD, 24/08/2010 14:52
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The Animal Welfare Act 2006 s.4. (1) Causing unecessary suffering..........so it is an offence.......plus arent local councils very fussy about what is put in the bins?

Glad she is not my mum, gran auntie.....or relative....because if she does that...what are the rest of the family like?

- Nikki, Hammersmith, 24/08/2010 14:51
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is there a correct recycle bin for felines, or will the owner face a charge from their local council ?

- CRATCHET, HLC, RAINTY LINCOLNSHIRE., 24/08/2010 14:47
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The owners of the cat said that when they found it, it was terrified and was covered inits own mess. So, Paul, it did not 'curl up and go to sleep'. I can't begin to imagine what went through this woman's mind, and I would dearly love to hear her explanation.

- Sue R, London, Middlesex, 24/08/2010 14:35
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She is a disgrace to the human race. We should bring back capital punishment and give her a public flogging for such outrageous and disrespectful behaviour. I should imagine the owners of that poor cat want to wring her neck, no less than she deserves in my opinion.

- Natalie, Beds, UK, 24/08/2010 14:34
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Here in South Norwood a man was arrested and beaten recently for putting food scraps in the wrong bin. Apparently this is covered under council law. Now surely, since there is no bin for cats, the same council people should approach this woman with a view towards beating her? And this would placate the baying mob.

- Norwood Johnson, So. No., 24/08/2010 14:29
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Several of my neighbours cats insist on sitting on my car scratching the paintwork and then using my garden as a lavatory.

If I gave her my address do you think you could arrange for her to pop round and put those cats in a bin as well?

- Mark Myword, London, 24/08/2010 14:21
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Trevor, Wapping - how can you "lovingly" put something into a bin. Your as nutty as she is for dreaming up this scenario. An as for that woman, she should be ashamed of herself.

- Nat, London, 24/08/2010 14:19
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Of course this woman deserves public condemnation. She put the cat in the green bin. Everybody knows livestock goes in the BLACK bin!

- Paul, Tonbridge, Kent, 24/08/2010 14:17
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Cold blooded, calculated cruelty, but the scary thing is, -she's been caught in the act doing this, but what else has she done or is she capable of doing?

- Huggy, Cumbernauld Scotland, 24/08/2010 14:13
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It does look pretty obvious what happened, but before we become a baying mob, consider this scenario. She was on the way to a medical appointment, and saw the cat that her neighbour lost two weeks ago. She lovingly picked it up, stroked it, and put it safely in the bin, intending to collect it later after her appointment. Unfortunately, she was taken ill and was unable to retrieve and return the cat.

Possible?

- Trevor, Wapping, 24/08/2010 13:55
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Ok, this is whats wrong with this country. How can you even begin to think of protecting a person like this?!

- Josh, London, 24/08/2010 13:44
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I should imagine the cat curled up and went to sleep - not that that's any excuse, but I have found over the years that cats that get inadvertently shut in cupboards or other enclosed spaces are normally quite relaxed about it. Tumble driers and washing machines, however, are a different matter!

- Paul, London, 24/08/2010 13:42
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Seriously nasty woman. She'll probably sue the householders for breeching her 'uman rights in releasing the video..

- Adam, London, 24/08/2010 13:26
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Yeah, I'm with Nowan. Coventry police, let the cat out of the............

- Wispy Wonder, London, 24/08/2010 13:14
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Comoe on Coventry police.....NAME AND SHAME!

- Nowan, London, 24/08/2010 12:57
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Glad she has been tracked down. Lets hope she is dealt with quickly, which will only happen if she admits what she has done.

- bob smith, East London, 24/08/2010 12:55
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Of course the courts should be left to deal with this matter but this should be dealt with firmly and swiftly and the RSPCA should ensure that a prosecution takes place.I hope the woman is living in fear as she caused the cat a great deal of fear by her actions.

- Mike Melbourne, Bedford, 24/08/2010 12:51
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The fitting punishment would be to put her alone, frightened and with no water or food into a wheelie bin for 24 hours. Seriously though she is probably seriously mentally ill to do this.

- Lee W, London, 24/08/2010 12:49
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