The Lakewood Police Department is investigating the allegation regrading the abuse of a kitten by local students.
While we realize the frustration felt by many in the delay in updated information, however, the Lakewood Police Department makes every effort to gather and investigate facts so that we can make an informed and intelligent release in conjunction with conducting a thorough investigation.
To date, we have spoken with one of the two Good Samaritans who discovered the injured kitten while walking down Laurel Avenue approximately four days ago.
Prior to the discovery she observed what she believe to be a group of younger boys gathered around the kitten. Fearing that the group was actively engaged in harming the young animal she ran towards them causing them to scatter.
Upon returning to the area, another woman was with the kitten. After a brief discussion one of the samaritans decided that they would harbor the injured kitten while the other stated that they would contact the police.
At the the time of this release we have not received any official report regarding the incident.
After nursing the kitten, who has been renamed by the Samaritan as “Mickey”, for several days she decided to contact the local rescue group Calling All Cats for further assistance.
Further investigation revealed that Rescuer Sara Cameron was tending to Mickey pending a complete examination by Dr. Behan of the Barnegat Animal Clinic.
Efforts were made throughout the day to discuss Mickeys condition, however, his appointment wasn’t until late this afternoon.
Just a short time ago Dr. Behan confirmed that Mickey did suffer from a broken rib and irritation to his anus. However, he is expected to make a full recovery.
A lot more effort put into this cat then the people who were almost killed in the Fairways it seems
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