A Man in His 30s Abused a Cat with a Cutter Knife Until Its Nerves Were Severed, Saying "I Did It in a Fit of Rage"

Adopted Cat's Leg and Body Mutilated with Cutter Knife
Abused Cat's Nerve Severed, Leg Must Be Amputated

The appearance of a cat abused with a box cutter / Photo by Internet Community Capture

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Juhyung] In Cheongju, Chungbuk, a man abused an adopted cat by stabbing it with a box cutter. Due to the abuse, the cat suffered nerve damage in its leg and was reportedly given a veterinarian's opinion that "amputation would be better."

Initially, Mr. A, who had adopted out the victim cat to the perpetrator, shared the incident on the online community "Thankful to Be a Cat" on the 21st.

Mr. A is known to have rescued and treated a two-month-old mackerel-patterned cat abandoned outside an apartment complex in October last year, then adopted it out to Mr. B. However, a month after the adoption, Mr. B informed him that "the cat suddenly bit too much, so I rehomed it to another resident in the apartment."

Hearing Mr. B's explanation, Mr. A became suspicious because the cat he had adopted out was gentle, not prone to biting. Mr. A then confronted Mr. B, who eventually lied, saying "the cat ran out the door and got lost."

However, when Mr. A personally spent money to distribute flyers and began searching nearby closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage, Mr. B changed his story, saying "I threw it away."

When Mr. A confronted him, the perpetrator Mr. B confessed to his abusive act, saying, "I did it in a fit of anger with a cutter knife." / Photo by Internet Community Capture

Several days later, Mr. A succeeded in finding the abandoned cat. However, the cat was severely injured. There was bleeding in the eye, and the left leg's fascia and part of the tail had been cut off.

Regarding this, Mr. B claimed, "It seems like a traffic accident," but after examining the cat, the veterinarian opined, "It appears to be a cut wound caused by a box cutter, not an accident." Only then did Mr. B confess, "I did it with a box cutter in a fit of anger. I am truly sorry."

Mr. A later shared a lengthy apology letter sent by Mr. B. In the letter, Mr. B said, "I caused a lot of pain not only to the rescuer but also to my acquaintances. I am sorry for lying," and "When I found Jjang-i (the cat) again, I hated myself. Seeing the wounds and going to the hospital, I felt guilty every second."

He continued, "My actions were unforgivable. I will never forget," emphasizing, "My desire to find Jjang-i again was sincere. I will never ignore a sick cat again."

Due to injuries sustained from abuse, the cat is reported to be in a situation where its leg must be amputated. / Photo by Online Community 'Goyangira Dahaengiya' Capture

Although Mr. B submitted a lengthy apology, Mr. A plans to file a complaint against Mr. B through an animal rights organization. It is pointed out that the injuries the cat suffered are too severe to cover up Mr. B's abuse.

Mr. A explained the cat's condition after abuse by Mr. B, saying, "The leg nerves are dead, so the cat drags it around, and it is better to amputate than to have the skin necrotize," adding, "Due to the trauma, the eye can only perceive light, and if it spreads to glaucoma, removal will be necessary."

He added, "I am afraid of retaliation because I know (even if Mr. B is punished) it will likely end with a simple fine."

Netizens who saw Mr. A's post expressed outrage, saying, "How can someone mutilate a cat in a fit of anger?", "Don't be softened by the apology letter," and "He must be severely punished."

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.