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~ Update: July 25, 2022
Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control told me in an email that “Coco is estimated to be 7 years of age and she is a spayed female, already spayed prior to intake.”
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Since I created Voice For Us, the only advice that my daughter has always given me and that I have NEVER followed has been: “Just report the facts, leave your emotions and opinions out!”
How can I possibly control my emotions when an adult male who knows about grief and pain and demands respect for his useless life, is then caught on video inflicting unimaginable suffering upon a small living being unable to dial for help!?
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 39-years-old LOTY LAMOUR (pictured). In a news release the sheriff’s office said LAMOUR is the suspect seen in video throwing a cat high into the air several times over a pool. According to the release, the furbaby, named Coco, can be seen “being submerged in the water and struggling to get out of the pool.😡”
According to court records the incident took place on July 6, 2022.
WPTV reports that Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control said LAMOUR refused to surrender Coco so a search warrant was obtained for his home and Coco was safely and successfully taken away from his/her abuser.
Coco was turned over to PBCACC for medical evaluation and a veterinarian reported that Coco suffered respiratory impairment from being submerged in water, causing him/her repeated pain and suffering.
LAMOUR, of 10917 Winding Creek Way in Boca Raton, was arrested on Wednesday, July 20, 2022, and booked into the Palm Beach County Jail on one Felony count of aggravated animal cruelty.
He was released a few hours later after posting a $3,000 bond.
As the sheriff’s office said: “Let this serve as an example that we don't take animal cruelty lightly.”
Coco is available for adoption and if you are ready to show him/her what love is, please give Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control a call at: (561) - 233 - 1200. Thank you!
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When I found Voice for Us, I was so thrilled that someone cared enough to give their time & heartache to speak for those who cannot. I know it’s heartbreaking to read about & report the cruelty & abject horror these precious souls endure. Nevertheless, you do on a daily basis. And I appreciate, understand, & relate with your empathy. This blessed kitten Coco did absolutely nothing to warrant the abuse & cruelty put upon her most probably on a daily basis. I pray this degenerate will pay for his cruelty in this life and after. Thank you for speaking for those who cannot.