A Humble woman was taken into custody on charges of animal cruelty after a grotesque act involving a kitten was committed and captured on video. The distressing incident occurred in late July when the woman, identified as 49-year-old Lucie Siewe, reportedly abandoned a small black kitten by the roadside before running over it with her black Ford 150 pick-up truck as she drove away, according to KHOU.
This act of abandonment and subsequent injury occurred along FM 2100 in northeast Harris County, leaving the kitten with severe injuries, including broken bones and a deep wound on its hind leg. A witness not only documented the event but also facilitated in rescuing the kitten, which is now in the care of the Houston SPCA. Despite the severity of the injuries, vets are hopeful for a natural recovery – if unsuccessful, amputation could be a grim necessity.
Following a collaborative effort from Harris County Precinct One and the Houston SPCA, a $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to Siewe's identification, which eventually resulted in her arrest. In a statement concerning the incident, Constable Alan Rosen declared, "There is a right way and a wrong way to treat animals and this way was not only wrong, but criminal," as noted by KHOU.
CW39 reported that the kitten, now three months old, continues to recuperate after receiving urgent medical treatment. Rosen also highlighted that, “We know that for many people, pets are family and this should have never happened. If she did not want the kitten, there were plenty of ways to put it up for adoption,” as per a report by KHOU.
As the investigation progresses, authorities stress that the importance of community involvement in curbing animal cruelty cannot be overstated. Individuals with any information pertinent to this case are encouraged to contact the Houston SPCA at 713-869-SPCA (7722) or via email at [email protected].
