A kitten was found roaming the streets of Springfield on Monday after being set on fire.
Officials: Kitten was
set on fire
$500 reward offered to find person
responsible
Last Edited: Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008, 1:45 PM EST
Created On: Tuesday, 02 Dec 2008, 1:45 PM EST
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Police are asking for the public's help to find whoever is responsible for a shocking case of animal cruelty. A kitten was found roaming the streets of Springfield on Monday after being set on fire.
A good Samaritan found the two-month-old kitten in the Hungry Hill section of Springfield and immediately rushed him into the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on Union Street.
The kitten was badly burned on his face and his body. Veterinarians are also treating him for malnourishment.
MSPCA law enforcement believes the fire was intentionally set to Nicolas. Now they're asking for your help to find whoever is responsible.
The MSPCA is offering a $500 reward for anyone that can identify whoever committed this act of animal cruelty. If you have any information, please call the center at (413) 750-7661.
The kitten was named Nicolas after St. Nicolas, for the spirit of the holidays. Once Nicolas is better, he will put be up for adoption.
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