AR-News: (US) HI: $6,000 reward offered o find cat killers

[cathy goeggel]

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2004/Jun/06/ln/ln32a.html
Posted on: Sunday, June 6, 2004
$6,000 reward offered for Big Island cat killers

Advertiser Staff

Three animal rights groups have posted a reward for information leading to
arrests and convictions in the deaths of three Big Island feral cats.

The cats' bodies were found hanging by their necks from strings near the
Honokohau Small Boat Harbor at Kailua, Kona last month.

Tissue samples were taken to determine whether they might have been
poisoned, according to a Humane Society press release.

No suspects in the deaths have been identified.

The reward totals $6,000. The Humane Society of the United States and People
for Ethical Treatment of Animals each contributed $2,500, and the Big Island
Humane Society added $1,000.

The cats were hung in front of a sign warning against feeding the feral
population. A woman who is part of a group that regularly feeds the wild
felines discovered the bodies.

Anyone with information may call (808) 987-7214. Calls are kept
confidential.