Cat Beaten for an Hour on the Veranda... Netizens Outraged

A scene of an abused cat being struck with a stick. Photo by Animal Rights Organization 'CARE' blog capture.

[Asia Economy Reporter Jumi Lee] An incident where a cat was beaten for an hour on the veranda of a villa has sparked public outrage.

The animal rights organization 'CARE' posted on Facebook on the 1st a video titled "Gangnam Siamese Cat Beaten for a Full Hour," revealing the situation at the time.

The video shows a woman assaulting the cat with a long stick presumed to be a cleaning tool, stabbing and hitting the cat. The cat’s cries can be heard intermittently.

CARE explained the situation, saying, "Around 6:50 PM on March 27th, a cat was being severely beaten by its owner on the veranda of a villa in Nonhyeon-dong, Gangnam-gu. The cat screamed in pain, but the woman ignored it and relentlessly swung the stick at the cornered cat. She repeated this very strong and fast stabbing action for a full hour."

They continued, "When we received the tip and arrived at the scene, the cat was growling in severe fear, with its lip torn, cornered on the veranda, unable to move."

CARE added, "The woman initially claimed she did not hit the cat, but when confronted with the video evidence, she admitted to the beating, saying it was necessary for obedience training. However, contrary to her claim, the cat was very calm and showed no aggression toward others despite being terrified."

They further stated, "The woman said, 'This is a cat my mother raised, and I brought it here, but I will return it to my mother,' yet we could not guarantee the cat’s safety based solely on the abuser’s words. We requested emergency isolation for protection, and the cat is currently in a hospital after a thorough examination."

Netizens expressed their anger, commenting, "I could only curse while watching the video," "She should never be allowed to keep animals again," and "My heart aches and tears come to my eyes."

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