Neighbors in the Horizon City area, west of Ricardo Estrada Middle School, are shocked by multiple dead cats on their lawn. Angry animal lovers witnessing their children’s tears over the sight are pleading for anyone with information to come forward and report the alleged acts of animal cruelty.
Multiple lifeless cats have been found in the front yards of residents. Specifically, the area closer to the new construction of homes by a water tower. Residents have shared similar stories of finding corpses of cats, with no signs of struggle.
Horizon City residents are unsure why the neighborhood has been plagued by dead cats.
As of time of publishing, locals in Horizon City have not received an answer as to why dozens of feral cats have been found dead in the neighborhood. Residents have also noted that they have not seen any stray dogs in the neighborhood since the dead cats have turned up.
Some of the residents have speculated poisoning of the cats since the bodies don’t show any signs of being attacked or run over. The incidents have been reported to local officials, and are awaiting an investigation.
It is a crime in Texas to harm animals.
Texas animal cruelty laws such as Penal Code Section 42.092, make it a crime to intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly torture, kill, abandon, or fail to provide necessary food, care, or shelter to domesticated animals. The perpetrator’s crimes can range from Class A misdemeanors to third-degree felonies, resulting in fines and imprisonment…