| Who, age | What | Where | When | Last Known Address |
| Not disclosed - man, 21 | beat cat to death for scratching him | Burlington, WI Racine County |
April 3, 2006 | |
| Type of Crime | Other Crimes | #/Type of animal(s) involved | Case Status | Next Court Date |
| Felony | 1 7-month-old cat | Alleged |
A 21-year-old Burlington man was arrested April 3 on allegations of cruelty to animals in the death of a 7-month-old cat in the 200 block of E. Market St. The man told authorities he killed the cat by hitting it in the head with a large stick after he became angry when the cat scratched him. He dumped the animal in a trash bin.
Reference:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel