This article was previously published on CambridgeToday.
Just over a week after the Cambridge and District Humane Society shared a story of a cat being abused in a city park, she's been adopted.
A group of kids were seen "tossing and kicking" the cat when a humane society team member intervened.
The cat, renamed Pancake by shelter staff, was rushed to the emergency veterinary hospital by animal services where no broken bones were found.
After being monitored for internal bleeding and other potential complications, she's now found a new home, according to executive director Michelle Gellatly.
"Who could hurt such a beautiful animal," the humane society's original post read.
"When approached the kids scattered and the cat laid on the ground in shock."
Gellatly confirmed that Progressive Animal Welfare Services (PAWS) was contacted but the investigation stalled due to the lack of available information.
Waterloo Regional Police Service public information officer, Chris Iden, encouraged anyone who comes across a similar situation to contact police.
"Section 445(1) indicates anyone who willfully and without lawful excuse kills/wounds/maims can be charged with an indictable offence," Iden said in an email.
"We encourage anyone who witnesses anything like this to notify the police to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the animal.
