Cat is abandoned from a moving car and dies after entering a residence in Campinas

The case occurred on Wednesday night (30), in Jardim Planalto de Viracopos, and a security camera recorded the moment of abandonment. The images show that the animal was thrown out the window as the vehicle passed along Rua Luiz Tércio Roccato.

After falling into the street, the cat ran towards the gate of a house and entered the property. Once inside the residence, the animal was frightened by a dog that lived there. The cat died shortly afterwards.

According to an investigation by EPTV, a TV Globo affiliate, the suspect will be interviewed and the police officer will evaluate the possibility of an arrest in the act. The car that appears in the images of the crime was also seized and taken to the police station.

The abandonment of animals is considered a form of mistreatment and may be covered by the Environmental Crimes Law (Law nº 9,605/1998). Article 32 of the legislation makes it a crime to abuse, mistreat, injure or mutilate animals.

In the case of dogs and cats, the punishment has been more severe since 2020. Law No. 14,064 established a sentence of 2 to 5 years in prison, in addition to a fine and prohibition on keeping animals for those who commit mistreatment against these species.