WASHINGTON DC – A truly shocking video appears to show the moment a driver transported a cat strapped in a cage to the back of his car along the motorway –
Jessica Wright, a veterinary technician traveling behind the vehicle, managed to record the incident on her phone.
The picture seems to show the cat sitting in a humane animal trap, which had been strapped to the boot of the car.
Jessica claimed the vehicle was traveling at approximately 60mph on the Beltway in Washington DC on Saturday, and admits she was extremely concerned for the cat’s welfare .
Speaking to WUSA0, Jessica stated: “I was really upset about it. I just can’t imagine in what world you wouldn’t think that, that wouldn’t be incredibly humane, but also socially unacceptable.”
Jessica was so completely outraged by what she saw that she decided to follow the driver.
However, when he eventually stopped, all he said to Jessica was that the cat was wild.
Sgt Kim England, who is a Fairfax County Animal Protection Officer said: “I’ve been doing this for 10-years and I have never seen that with a cat. It’s really frustrating and disheartening.”
However, she admitted that while the act was not preferable, it wasn’t necessarily illegal.
Read these characteristics which almost all cat lovers have in common:
INTROVERTED AND SENSITIVE
It’s the nature of cats that they are not friends with everybody, and the same trait can be seen in their owners too. Usually, they live alone and are happy with their independent lifestyle. They are introverts but are comfortable hanging around with other people. However, they would need some me-time to relax and recharge.
CAT LOVERS LEAN TO LEFT
It has been observed that people with liberal political leanings prefer cats over dogs. You might be a liberal dog lover or a conservative cat owner; if you’re a liberal, you love cats and vice versa.
CAT OWNERS ARE OPEN-MINDED
Five traits – conscientiousness, neuroticism, extraversion, agreeableness, and openness are often seen in most cat lovers. As compared to dog owners, people who have cats as pets are more open and therefore, have greater artistic creativity.
ATTENTION SEEKERS
Just like their pets, cat lovers seek attention from people around them. They like to be the centre of all conversations. At times, cat owners rely on their pets for emotional support.
THEY RESPECT CATS MORE THAN ANYONE
Cat people respect cats more than humans, in general. The saddest sight for a cat lover is to see the animal on the streets without a home. Cat lovers are often seen making a special effort to rescue or rehabilitate homeless cats.