Thousands of people are demanding 'justice' after the feral cat was killed at the Royal Oak
To sign Petition, click link, https://www.change.org/p/rspca-justice-for-kitten-beaten-to-death-by-staff-at-the-royal-oak-hotel
A petition calling for action to be taken against staff at a Betws y Coed hotel who killed a cat has reached nearly 73,000 signatures in just four days.
Thousands have voiced their outrage after the feral cat died ‘humanely’ at The Royal Oak on December 2.
The online petition calling for “justice” for the animal has signatures from as far as America, Dubai, India, Nepal, Switzerland, Italy, Austria and Canada.
The petition states: “We demand the RSPCA prosecute those responsible. They must make an example of those responsible for this cruel and unnecessary act.
“Members of the public simply can’t go around killing animals whenever they choose.
“This poor, defenceless, innocent, kitten was simply hungry. They could have handed the cat to the RSPCA or a local shelter. There was absolutely no need to commit this vile act.”
Following the feline’s death, manager Glenn Evans said two employees have since been sacked as a result of the death, which the RSPCA is investigating.
Hotel bosses have admitted staff killed the kitten, but insisted in a now deleted Facebook status that he was ‘humanely killed’ and denied claims it had been killed with a rolling pin.
Mr Evans said that following the incident members of team, unconnected with the incident, have been subjected to verbal abuse and violent threats.
He added that the two employees sacked did not follow company policy and “acted independently”.
He said: “We have been deeply affected by the impact this has had on the village and the people who work and live here and can only apologise for the anxiety, frustration and hurt they have felt.
“The individuals involved did not follow company policy or procedures and at no time sought our advice, they acted independently of any company or regulatory instruction.
“We can now only look to supporting the team and revisiting the structure of the training and support whilst awaiting an outcome from the RSPCA.
“We have taken advice from specialists within the industry and will be implementing their recommendations and guidance immediately.
“We know it will take a lot of hard work to regain the public’s confidence in us. We are very sorry we didn’t deal with this incident in the appropriate manner in the first instance and take full responsibility for that.”
The RSPCA have said they are taking the matter “very seriously” and are continuing to probe the incident.
The petition can be found online .
http://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/petition-demanding-betws-y-coed-12310719
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