The Straits Times
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July 3, 2009
Throw the book at cruel animal abusers
I REFER to Tuesday's report, 'Coma-inducing drug found in planted food'.
I am saddened to read that somewhere out there, in the midst of Bayshore Park condominium, lurks a prowler. That individual obviously dislikes cats for one reason or another. To poison the innocent creatures is cruel and inhumane.
The substance alpha-chloralose found in the bodies of the cats is classified as a poison which can be sold only with a licence under the Poisons Act. The Act, which covers only medication for human consumption, should be extended in the light of this mass poisoning of animals.
Bennie Cheok
