Pet cat found dead in the snow with bite marks after being thrown off train by conductor, sparking outrage
More than 300,000 people have signed a petition calling for a Russian train conductor to lose her job after she threw a pet cat off a train, believing it was a stray.
Pet cat thrown off train found dead with bite marks
A Russian train conductor is facing public outrage after throwing a pet cat off a train, mistaking it for a stray. The incident occurred on a train traveling between Yekaterinburg and St. Petersburg when the white and ginger tom cat, named Twix, escaped from his carrier. The conductor forcibly ejected the cat from the carriage while the train was stopped in Kirov.
The search for Twix gained widespread attention as hundreds of people braved sub-zero temperatures to find the animal. Unfortunately, Twix was found dead on January 20, not far from the train tracks where he was left. Volunteers reported that the cat had perished from the severe cold and had suffered suspected animal bites.
The cat's owner has expressed the intention to take legal action following the tragic incident. Meanwhile, a petition calling for the conductor to be fired has garnered support from over 300,000 people.
Outrage and calls for justice
The incident has caused outrage throughout Russia, with thousands of people following the story on social media. Footage of the cat being thrown into the snow in bitterly cold temperatures has gone viral, further fueling public anger.
In response to the public outcry, a separate petition has been started, demanding criminal charges be brought against the conductor. By Sunday, this petition had already gathered over 100,000 signatures. The conductor, however, has not been publicly named, and local authorities have yet to pursue any legal action.
The Russian state train operator, RZhD, has issued a statement expressing regret over the cat's death. They have also pledged to revise their rules regarding the handling of unaccompanied animals. Under the new guidelines, conductors will be prohibited from disembarking animals from carriages. Instead, animals will be handed over to station workers who can then contact animal welfare organizations for assistance.
Efforts to address the issue
RZhD has stated that some of its workers participated in the search for Twix. Additionally, one of its subsidiaries is actively exploring partnerships with organizations that focus on helping stray animals.
The incident involving Twix has raised concerns about animal cruelty in Russia. Many are hopeful that this incident will serve as a catalyst for stricter regulations and increased awareness about the treatment of animals.
As the investigation continues and public pressure mounts, the case of Twix the cat has become a symbol of the need for justice and compassion towards animals.
