I am so upset right now! About an hour ago we saw a big cat,(who we've seen before and believe may be a neighborhood cat) cross the road into our driveway, then get startled, run back into the road and get hit by a police patrol car! The officer knows that he hit something; he hit his brakes, but didn't even stop or come back to see if the animal (or whatever was just hit)! The cat didn't make it and is laying on the side off the road, near our driveway.

Glenn called animal control, but they aren't open until Tuesday. Then I asked Glenn to call the non-emergency line to let them know the cat didn't make it and was on the side of the road. I thought since it was their officer, they'd come pick up the cat and take care of it, rather than letting it lay there. Well, we were informed by the dispatcher that she would refer it onto animal control next week.

The reason I am the most upset is because this was an officer that hit the cat, but didn't even bother to stop! He has no idea if the cat is hurt and suffering, is dead, if there is a collar or if it was even an animal he hit! I completely understand it isn't the fault of the officer but I feel strongly that he should have at least stopped. And, it appalls me that this poor cat will lay out off the road for at least two days, probably a lot longer.

I'm thinking about seeing if I can wrap the cat up and take it down to BHS. We live in Paradise so it's totally out of Chico city limits but the thought of it just laying there kills me! Sorry for my venting post, I just had to share with people that understand...