MEOWING JUSTICE

Ah yes, I heard this cat tale on the news and laughed. The old gal is just
a cranky and probably lonely old biddy who has nothing better to do than harrass the boy and his family ... even after they got rid of the alleged
cat. It really makes no difference if the boy meowed once or six times, the
Judge has found him guilty of Misdemeanor Harrassment.

A misdemeanor is not a crime, therefore carries no jail time for a 14 year-old in Juvenile Hall. It's a nuisance case, if any.

If the two parties can't mend their differences and shake hands, then I
imagine the judge will sentence the boy to probation and at most a little
community service.

I gotta tell ya, if my family had to give my beloved kitty away because of a crotchety old neighbor, I'd be tempted to start loading up her garden with dog sh__ in the dead of night. I remind you that this idea comes from an oft crotchety old broad at 74, thank you ma'am.....Kath

I cannot believe they would waste the time of the court on such a stupid issue. Actually, I'm proud of the boy and sure I would have done the same thing - if not worse!!
Kathy Baker

I think the boy is not guilty, after all he lost his pet, and the old women was just not happy with herself, she could have turned that all around by just being a nice neighbor. Good story Fred. Barbara

Ditto, Ditto, Ditto. It's a shame, Some people are so miserable in their own lives, they aren't happy till they make others miserable too. My heart goes out to the family. I had to give up my Salem when we moved and it has broken my heart. K.L. Farnum

I would prefer they had gotten her a warm fuzzy cat to keep her company. Perhaps the love she received from it would change her opinion of cats and kids. It's difficult to understand why some neighbors are just a delight while others are the exact opposite. Makes me wonder if they decide, upon rising, "Today, I'm going to be a nasty creature." I have a friend who told me once, "No one wants to keep company with sour, negative people. Everyone wants to be around happy, encouraginge folks. Which do you want to be?" The answer was obvious to me, but perhaps not so obvous to some. Thanks for sharing. If you could get outside ourselves and observe our responses to what life throws at us, we might make some changes to better our life and the lives of those around us. Janet

Hello Fred, What an incredible story. Well written and I sympathize with the young fellow. The judge obviously does not like cats. Best wishes, Richard LP