Sign: Find Person Who Glued Cat’s Face And Left Her To Die

Published: August 20, 2024 at 02:33 PM Author: PENNY EIMS

Columbia, SC – A cat is recovering after someone covered her eyes, nose, and mouth with glue. The cat, dubbed Emmie, was found behind an air-conditioning unit at the Spring Lake Apartments in July and she was admitted to Columbia Veterinary Emergency Trauma and Specialty for life-saving care. The veterinary specialists determined that not only had the cat’s face been covered in glue, but someone had cut off her whiskers and shaved off part of her fur.

This innocent cat was targeted, subjected to inhumane torture, and left to die – if she had not been found, she would have suffered a slow and miserable death. Heartbreakingly, she likely walked up to her abuser, trusting that she would not be hurt.

This despicable act of cruelty happened weeks ago, but whoever is responsible has not been identified. In a news release, Doll Stanley, Senior Campaigner at In Defense of Animals, said:

“Anyone who cruelly harms an animal must face justice. Data clearly shows those who abuse animals are a danger to all society.”

The agency is offering a $2,500 reward with the hope that tips will come in and lead to an arrest. Stanley said, “We hope this reward will encourage someone to come forward and share information about who may have harmed this precious cat. If you know anything, please call in your tip right away.”

Humane Society in Columbia is also offering a $2500 reward for any information leading to the arrest and conviction of the abuser.

With the help of For the Love of Street Dogs, Emmie has been making a slow and steady recovery, fighting through infections and vision loss. But her abuser needs to be identified and punished.

Emmie deserves justice. Your signature and shares will help Animal Victory, and In Defense of Animals, spread awareness. If and when someone is identified and charged, Animal Victory will fight to put them behind bars for as long as possible.

Someone knows something! Anyone with information pertinent to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for this cruelty should contact In Defense of Animals at doll@idausa.org or (662) 809-4483.

Note: A portion of the collected donations will go to the rescue organization who has been providing Emmie with care.

Individuals are presumed innocent until found guilty in a court of law. Animal Victory relies upon the authorities and the court system to determine guilt or innocence.

News:

In Defense of Animals Press Release

The State

Update 12/19/2024: VICTORY! 29-year-old Rashad Lewis Simmons adopted Emmie on July 1, 2024. Three days later on July 4, Emmie was found covered in glue. Simmons was arrested on December 5 thanks to you and the immediate investigation into this horrific act. Animal Victory will now fight for the Maximum Punishment! Please continue to sign this petition!

Emmie Now – She has been adopted. As per the Humane Society doc. “The Humane Society extends their heartfelt gratitude to all individuals and organizations involved in Emmie’s rescue and rehabilitation, as well as to the RCSD and CPD for their assistance in this investigation.”

Update 9/04/2024: Animal Victory received an email from the Richland County Sheriff’s Department:

Ms. Kite, I apologize for the late reply, but I have been on annual leave. Concerning an update on “Emmie,” she is doing great with her new foster family and though the investigation has slowed, even with the new reward offering of $5000, be assured that the investigation will continue till a successful conclusion is made.

Sergeant L.W. Harrison, Richland County Sheriff’s Department

Update 8/29/2024: We have been informed The Humane Society Of Columbia is doing a lot of investigating at this time.

For everyone following Emmie’s story and her incredible healing journey, just look at her now! Emmie has made ENORMOUS improvements since she was first found. We are so incredibly happy for sweet Emmie and her new family! Although we are excited for Emmie to start this new chapter in her life, we have NOT forgotten the torment she endured.
The Humane Society of South Carolina remains steadfast in our commitment to finding the person or persons responsible for the heinous acts of cruelty against Emmie. There is now a substantial reward for any information leading to a felony animal cruelty conviction of the individual(s) responsible.
If you have any information, no matter how small, about who committed the cruelty against Emmie, please contact us. You can send an email to info@humanesc.org or call us at 803-783-1267. Your help can make a difference in achieving justice for Emmie and ensuring that no other animals suffer the same fate.
Update: 8/28/24: Animal Victory sent petition to Jay Weaver, Public Information Officer. 

Update: 8/24/24: This is Emmie now- thank you to everyone who donated to help her recover.  Courtesy of “The Love Of Dogs”

 

 

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21,667 Linda K. Why adopt and then do this? Does that give you cheap thrill or power over this small animal. What a horrible thing to do. POS!!! 0 Jul 01, 2025
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21,663 LESLIE B. 0 Jun 20, 2025
21,662 Fournier F. Madames. Messieurs. Vous êtes des humains réagissez et aidez humaines, s.v.p. Des peines s'évères et plus d'entretien d'animaux pour ce "individu". Et le mot es bien faible. Donnez également a lui des projets carecativs pour s'occuper son temp. Normalement, en es né avec un cerveau. Chez eux en le cherche sans éspoir. Assez la fausse tolérance, par exemple: ils ont eux une enfançe diffiçile. Ils sont malades. Non. C'es simplement des "lâches" et des "faibles". Point. Posez la loie es la torture hors norme et la barberie envers les animaux innocents va dimuniée. C'es si diffiçile? Non. Il faux bien vouloir le faire. C'es bien triste de signer une pétition a ce sujet si important et pourtant normal. Journée mondiale pour les animaux? Il fallait bien rajouter: Et pour les "ignorants" en façe des animaux torturer et massacrer. C'es bien plus logique. C'es bien prouver que les animaux sont les meilleurs humains vis a vis de certains soit disant "humains". Ils sont plus propres, civilisez et intéligents que eux. Aucuns de nous a le droit de faire une telle souffrance hors norme envers les animaux innocents. Aucuns de nous es en dessus du tous. C'es notre devoir de respecter et proteger les animaux. Eux aussi en le droit d'avoir une vie saine sur ce planête. Eux aussi souffre. Eux aussi sont dramatiser. Les animaux eux aussi en le droit d'avoir un budget financier pour amiliorer leurs situation de vie. Je suis persuadée vous êtes du même avis que moi sur ces points. Il existe bien un petit mot autours du monde. La Conscience. Justice soit fait pour le pauvre chat., s.v.p. Merci beaucoup a vous au nom du pauvre chat pour votre engagement et votre soutient. Madames. Messieurs. Mon respect envers vous. 0 Jun 15, 2025
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