MatcomNews Update: Judge Spares Life Of "Lewis" The Attack-Cat

but *GASP*! Lewis has to remain INDOORS NOW! :cry:

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BRIDGEPORT, Conn. --A state judge spared the life of alleged neighbor-assaulter Lewis the cat on Tuesday, but ordered that he remain inside his owner's Fairfield home at all times.

"There are no exceptions. None," said Judge Patrick Carroll, who also granted accelerated rehabilitation to Lewis' owner, Ruth Cisero. That means her record will be expunged if she successfully completes two years of probation.

Cisero had faced a charge of reckless endangerment because neighbors complained that the cat's long claws and stealth have allowed it to attack at least a half-dozen people and ambush the Avon lady as she was getting out of her car.

Cisero had fought to keep Lewis alive and in Connecticut. She rejected a previous offer of accelerated rehabilitation if she agreed to euthanize Lewis.

Carroll said Lewis cannot leave the house, even if he gets out accidentally. He said the case is not about a cat, but about people having the right to live in safety in their neighborhoods.

http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/articles/2006/06/20/judge_orders_lewis_the_cat_spared_owner_gets_rehabilitation?mode=PF

NEVER MIND THE DOG
BEWARE OF CAT

or.....

WARNING: ATTACK CAT ON PREMISES