Cat stolen from Puyallup PetSmart adoption center | FOX 13 Seattle

A person was caught on camera in a Puyallup PetSmart store stealing one of the cats that was up for adoption.
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[@noonenowhere877]

I’m really hoping this is a thief who really wanted a cat and not like a psychopath who wants to do something bad to the cat.

[@fractalelf7760]

I know, I know…

[@M85619]

🤞🤞

[@gyaltsengoh1259]

Most likely the second thing or adopted the wrong cat

[@Maximus1879-]

​@@gyaltsengoh1259 im scared for the poor little kitty 😢

[@LilXancheX]

@Maximus1879-pray for the cat ❤

[@JeantheSecond-ip7qm]

I hope the cat is okay.

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

@BlackFemaleAnd50 Oh I was under the impression they paid 175 for the cat so I was wondering how the heck did the Katnapper managed to buy it?! Wouldn’t they have files as to which/who's cat it is, so as to not sell it if it’s someone else’s?! As they stated they could have bought for cheaper elsewhere. It’s a strange case and sad. Hope kitty ok But Clearly security issues at play here.

[@dreamchasingcat]

@@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij the lady on the video mentioned Riley’s adoption fee to present the oddity of the case: if this thief really just wanted a cat, he could’ve adopted from rescues with cheaper adoption fee than PetSmart. Why did he have to go the lengths of stealing a cat from PetSmart? Is it because he knows how low the security there? I really hope Riley isn’t hurt😢

[@PonderousEclectica4383]

FINA-FUCK-LLY AN UPDATE! RYLIE WAS FOUND ALIVE! She's since been adopted! Also they've put a person to keep watch over the pet cages.

[@JeantheSecond-ip7qm]

@@PonderousEclectica4383 Excellent news!

[@dakotaxu4792]

“This is not the first time this has happened” says a lot about their security

[@anoncat001]

Yeah that was disappointing to hear.

[@CoquiDeBoriken]

Hoping the person won't hurt the cat.

[@altheadawn2531]

Oh gosh I hope not 😢😢

[@excelerater]

a dirtbag stole this cat,the fees help pay for the meds and food.. I hope its in good care at least

[@Catnip-uh5pi]

@excelerator A decent person wouldn't steal a cat or dog. They would have consideration for the person who cares for the animal and would be worried sick about the pet

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

@BlackFemaleAnd50 Wait, didn’t Katnapper PAY for the cat at 175?! Wouldn’t they have files as to which/who's cat it is, so as to not sell it if it’s someone else’s?! Clearly security issues at play here

[@kpmedia-]

@@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij Pay attention. She was stolen, and the fees were not paid.

[@FullofSouthernCharm]

I pray that kitty is found safe and sound!!!!

[@youngraines851]

Praying for the SAFE RETURN of this sweet furbabe. Hopefully, there is NO vile, evil intentions/actions perpetrated on an innocent, defenceless furbabe. Our prayer for ALL stolen furbabes is for their complete well-being. Praying that cat-napper to be caught & dealt with by the authorities.

[@Pam-ov1bv]

Per Smart offers shelter cats up for adoption. The money helps support the shelter. With the number of over crowded shelters they need the help. Pet smart just gives a place to encourage adoption. Stealing a cat is vile.

[@jimrebr]

I agree completely, those shelters are becoming overfilled, especially the last 3 years, because people got dogs and cats during 2020 quarantine and then they abandoned those animals, taking them back to overflowing shelters.

[@panadeuser]

@@jimrebr & @Pam-ov1bv could it be that a reason for over-crowded shelters are also the thousands of dollars in fees? No connection, right? I mean these shelters are sitting on millions of dollars in unadopted cats revenue, where can I invest? Oh and what happens when the shelters have too many animals, start euthanizing them rather than discounting the adoption fees? I would argue that the cat they stole was a prized money maker for the shelter rather than love driven concern - pure American business logic.

[@carolr7823]

@@panadeuser Sometimes they do discount the fee. But the shelter has costs. Also, if someone can't afford the adoption fee, then IMHO they can't afford to properly care for the cat.

[@panadeuser]

@@carolr7823 you assume I do not know about the absurd, life altering costs of healthcare in the US, irrespective of species. Fees, taxes and actual healthcare costs can literally upend an existence in a flash in your dystopian reality of a country. It's so callous to say "sometimes they discount prices" - when madam? a couple of weeks away from euthanizing them to make room for more profitable animals, cuter and with higher adoption fees? so utterly despicable. When you live in a place where ppl get off the pavement and run after being hit by a car to avoid getting buried in debt from an ambulance ride, I have to exercise caution in believing your words madam - with all due, available respect.

[@ACockatielsSong]

@@panadeuser Shelters are Not sitting on millions! No way honey. The shelter that raises the most is ASPCa and they are based in NYC. BYW, don't confuse them with spca because they are two separate shelters.

[@anonymouscomment8477]

Please update for Riley ❤

[@purberri]

my local PetsMart keeps the cats in a room with a door. The door is locked unless you are escorted. It's for their protection.

[@solracer66]

All of the animals are in locked cages in Puyallup so whomever did this needed to have defeated the lock to get to her.

[@Adrastia]

This is how it is in Philadelphia too. You can never be too careful.

[@michelleb7399]

I’m in Oregon and the cats here are behind glass. I’m surprised that they are so open up in Puyallip.

[@solracer66]

@@michelleb7399 They are in Puyallup too but the door to the area with the cages is open something like 9-6. The cages all have pretty substantial padlocks on them so breaking a cage door open takes a lot of effort plus the much of the store can see you.

[@Robynator......]

This is NOT how the cat distribution system works at all, you catknapper!

[@Livwilde87]

I pray that all the fur babies that were stolen are safe and sound and nothing crazy or cruel that will happen to them. 🙏🏾❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@nikoqaddadeh3238]

There needs to be more protection for these innocent lives. I worry about what this horrible person wanted this sweet kitty for. I don't get why a post was taken down with the surveillance video, but someone knows this creep. Report him, or be equally guilty.

[@courtneypalmer53]

She is so beautiful. I pray that person will not harm her. 🥺

[@mrxxbrian]

Cats reproduce like crazy. Kittens are always up for adoption, many of them for no cost at all. Why steal one is beyond me.

[@ascent8487]

Strays are everywhere. Leave a little food out, and boom, you got yourself a cat. I don’t understand people. Whatever the case, for her sake, I hope she’s safe and loved.

[@camillecali2]

I have seem no strays in my neighborhood. I do see rescue agencies saying where they found kittens/cats. I have never come across any so these cat people must be scooping them which is good in this heat. The fees are outrageous these days and I have never seen them for free.

[@mrxxbrian]

@@camillecali2 and are you referring to during the day or night? Check at night, next time.

[@miyako1909]

​@@camillecali2 I wish I can send the strays in my backyard to people that want a cat. Those stray reproduce like crazy and I am poor so I can't spay them. There are current 9 kittens there.

[@skatefan9495]

These cats are spayed, neutered, have shots and have been checked out thoroughly. The fee pays for that. This person either did it to avoid the fee or is just a sick person.

[@LilBlueOnk]

That's so scary, I hope she's found safe. Animal theft is a booming problem, if you have pets that you don't want to go missing, you need to make sure that they're looked after and microchipped. For some reason people think getting a microchip in an animal is cruel, but I've had a dog that had 2 chips (it was a weird thing) and he never noticed them.

[@ROBERT-ml7ml]

No it's not cruel, but you yourself say, "it's a weird thing". Ignorance. Smh

[@user-gi9si6tq3y]

@@ROBERT-ml7ml I think they're saying it was weird that the dog had 2 chips instead of just 1. I've never heard of an animal being chipped twice either.

[@yumark5800]

Sadly I can’t microchip one of my cats due to her immune system being shot. My family lets her out when I wanted all my cats to be indoors. I freak out when she comes home late thinking someone has taken her. I’m glad my cats all are scared of strangers. Friendly cats gets stolen easily.

[@nillyk5671]

Oh no... if they've had this situation before, there should be having someone watch the cats at all times.

[@traceebrown442]

Someone should have been watching the cats!!!!

[@slbellue6874]

I agree with you. Why are the animals being left alone all night long?!

[@solracer66]

This is horrible, we recently adopted a cat from the Federal Way Petsmart that originally had been at Puyallup and had to take him back there for his microchip where I got to meet Diana as both PetSmarts pair with the same shelter. He is the most wonderful little guy and we are so happy to have him in our family! I can't even begin to think how badly I would feel if he was taken from us!

[@mikhailpokrovscky2236]

If this has happened twice before why the lax security?

[@lovemusic1963ify]

Right? You'd think they would come up with better security at this point.

[@damovandG]

Why don’t the police start investigating. This world is full of very sadistic freaks who get their kicks out of doing horrible things to animals! Please someone take this seriously 😢

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

How are people getting into the cages? I am angry with PetSmart. When they allow the animals to be on their premises, they are taking responsibility for the animals’ safety-no matter what their contracts say.

[@FrankskinOrweed-ep4ij]

@BlackFemaleAnd50 How the heck did the Katnapper PAY for the cat at 175?! Wouldn’t they have files as to which/who's cat it is, so as to not sell it if it’s someone else’s?! Clearly security issues at play here

[@susan9498]

Petsmart is not to blame for some sneaky thief.

[@ngndnd]

and its so weird that they have the metal cages facing the customers. The petsmarts and petcos in my area have glass so the cat and customers dont harm each other

[@michelleb7399]

@@ngndndSame in my area. I expected this would be the norm. Surprised it isn’t.

[@LadyAarin]

The cat serial killer a few cities over was never caught. With things like this is makes me wonder. God I hope she is found safe.😔

[@davidthedeaf]

That is extremely unlikely. They do not want caught.

[@GenericHandle666]

Either that cat is going to the loving home of a thief, or it’s going to experience hell.

[@Her.Serene.Feline.Cuteness.]

We know. It's very disturbing.

[@ro9831]

Disturbing! Hope she’s found safe!

[@michelleadams4728]

This is so awful!!! The same thing happened here in Kitchener, Ontario. The stores have now created more strict adoption viewings for all their animals!!! The animals are never not seen without staff thankfully!!! The poor cat was finally found safe!!!

[@saschastolz61]

🙏🙏😺 I'm praying Riley will be found. Very upsetting news.

[@cleigh3796]

lol, I'm doing absolutely nothing about this situation. Both our actions are the same level of helpful

[@moussegarbonzo8352]

@@cleigh3796Only one of you is choosing to be a d-bag though, so there’s that.

[@Perseverance777]

​@@cleigh3796 God is not mocked.

[@cleigh3796]

@@Perseverance777 mental illness

[@misakichan4044]

How many cats does she need to have stolen from this location before she either tightens security or use another location.

[@apriltorres3684]

I fear for the cat's safety very much !!!!!!!! Perhaps whoever stold the cat has nefarious reasons such as the occult ? I hope Riley is found safe !!!!!! Perhaps you could look through the videos of the last couple of weeks and see if you notice anyone matching the description of the thief.

[@EvangelionEscaflowne]

the occult doesnt eat cats, but jews do , and mexicans

[@Heather-lg4gq]

I think not wanting to fill out 2 hours of paperwork and pay $300, or turn around and sell it for $500 is way more likely of a reason then the Occult.

[@apriltorres3684]

@@Heather-lg4gq I hope that's the case instead of my own opinion. So many strange people now that one can never know what they do to a person or even a animal.

[@theoriginalkrabbypatty]

@@Heather-lg4gqTHE MONEY HELPS OTHER ANIMALS!!!!!

[@rurubelle2920]

​@@Heather-lg4gq I think the occult is very unlikely... BUT, there are some sickos who torture animals and livestream it on the dark web. Thinking about Riley makes me really sad 🥺 I hope she's okay.

[@anglophils645]

There's no excuse for this being the third time that this has happened at a PetSmart. If PetSmart cannot provide more secure adoption centers, then they should be banned from accepting shelter cats to display for adoption. I am a volunteer at my local animal shelter, and we often transfer cats to Pet Supermarket to display for adoption. The cats are in cages right in the center of the store, just behind the check-out registers. There is no way that anyone could struggle to break into a cage, and then remove a cat, without being observed and stopped by staff. PetSmart is attempting to provide a service to the community, but if they cannot provide a more secure adoption center within their store, they are not helping.

[@bronyferienminuet2125]

Hope the cat has a good home, and not some crazy abuser.

[@pennPi]

How did this happen multiple times? There’s an adoption center at my Petco and there is always someone there keeping an eye on them. Usually there are two people, so if one is distracted by a potential adopter the other person is tending to the cats.

[@ChonkyCats]

I would hope he isn't being nefarious, plenty of strays about if he was psycho. He probably went in with his kid or wife/gf at some point. And didn't want to pay for the cat.

[@krisniznik3953]

There are free cats and kittens on Craigs list though it isn't cheaper to get them that way because they usually haven't had vet care. This is about power and control.

[@leftalone9881]

I really hope so, the “wife or gf” thing is somewhat convincing. Like if she really liked the cat and he said he would get her the cat but he’s a piece of s*it so he wasn’t gonna actually shell out the money but he already promised her he would and the relationship is on the line or something ……. I hope. I really hope.

[@LilXancheX]

@leftalone9881now you’re just making up stories

[@stephanieallangarman5598]

Just RETURN RILEY Back !! She has to have other medical procedures. I have several cats and let me tell you, I have spent thousands annually. If you can’t afford the one time fee…the other necessities are not cheap either. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@user-yp1ig7zr7p]

I hope he’s not one of those evil vile human that hurts animals especially cats!😢I hope he’s returned safely.

[@KE-yq2eg]

Cats were stolen before? Maybe make changes to secure your cats, keep an eye on the area.

[@jodellbattles7058]

TO THE PERSON WHO TOOK CAT. PLEASE RETURN. AND DONT HURT THAT CAT.😢😢

[@Ravenbloom918]

There’s probably a sad and disturbing chance the the guy who stole the cat is a part of a dog fighting ring. Those monsters usually use small dogs or cats as bait for the fighting dogs

[@andreaparke4899]

How are these animals doors not locked?

[@lee3171]

It seems like law enforcement could be doing more here. Surely there is surveillance camera's in the parking lot which could determine if the dirt bag took off in a vehicle, or if on foot at least which direction he went in. There are cameras everywhere

[@allylambert8470]

THIS IS TERRIBLE AND TERRIFYING!!! I pray to God that Riley, Tess and Black Velvet are all ok, found and brought somewhere safe FAST!

[@michaelhargrove5111]

I don't understand how the employees allowed a person to walk in and steal the cat and walk out without anybody noticing or saying anything so in other words your employees are no help to the store end everything in the store

[@SheSaidWhat1101]

Question: if there have been so many thefts of the cats, why wasn’t there a plan to assess what is going on and how to fix it? Why haven’t you done anything?

[@90xolove]

I hope that person didn’t steal the cat to abuse it. If a person is evil enough to steal who knows what else they might do…

[@werewolfgirl1995]

I agree with that woman, it makes me think that they are going to use the cat as a bait animal or something. I really hope shes okay

[@miladydewinter8551]

Update?

[@traceynelson1757]

The kindness in these comments is overwhelming. Thank you all!

[@tamaraclaw]

The fees usually pay for the cost of neuter/spay and first round of vaccines. When we adopted our kitten from PetSmart in 2012 the fee was $75 or $80.

[@Prettykittychimi]

That’s crazy expensive. They’re $25-$50 the last I checked here in NC. I got my most recent for $10. They’re just giving them away here.

[@tamaraclaw]

@Prettykittychimi I'm in South Florida and some of the rescue agencies here charge $125. The County Humane society charges $125 for kittens 5 months or younger and $80 for older cats, and you can get a 2nd older cat for no fee.

[@Fujoshi1412]

@@Prettykittychimimaybe, but someone who is willing to pay that price is more likely to care for the pet. Likewise that covers everything from shots to the spay/neuter which is honestly really expensive.

[@kinglinus3708]

​@@Prettykittychimi wow

[@DistrustHumanz]

So, in 12 years, Petsmart went from $80 to $175 to adopt an unwanted cat? Inflation is bad, but not that bad. I smell a scam.

[@FVWhimsy2010]

Go back and look at all the videos since Riley came to the store...I bet you'll find video of the person spending time with her. Look for a woman, a couple, and repeated visits.

[@LadyMissCoppertone]

Yup. That character wanted this particular cat...

[@thea1rachiel]

Exactly!

[@BREASHONTELL]

@@LadyMissCoppertoneI think she’s in good hands then

[@caoinismyname]

Motive is simple. He wants a cat but doesn't wanna pay.

[@BREASHONTELL]

I think she’s in good hands tho

[@Her.Serene.Feline.Cuteness.]

I suspect it's someone who wanted that particular cat as a pet. The fact that they seemed to know which cat they wanted sounds as if they had their eye on her for a while. To an abuser, all cats would be the same.

[@commonsense354]

That poor cat! Pet Smart needs to do better protecting their animals. At our Pet Smart they are in a separate room. The room should be locked and no one gets in without the supervision of an employee. I pray she will be found safe and that the idiot that took her won’t hurt her🙏🙏🙏

[@jjn6914]

Unfortunately, there are lots of sick animal torturers in Washington small and medium towns. Even well documented and known by neighbors, yet never arrested or prosecuted.

[@blueanderson5302]

I pray riley gets found and the other cats i pray that they are safe

[@beverlysmith6539]

I hope she is okay!

[@2000spqr]

1. was the Cat chipped? 2. Can the chip be tracked?

[@yurintroubl]

It's a microchip that can be scanned by a vet or rescue organization that has a link to a database with owner info on it.. NOT a GPS tracker.

[@2000spqr]

@@yurintroubl damn!

[@Sven989]

My cat from PetSmart was chipped but the chip fell out over time, I got my Molly re-chipped at the vet.

[@salleone9168]

If you have prior issues, how about take better safety measures.

[@pinstripedynasty6117]

As long as they are loving it, taking care of it, and giving it a good and happy home and life that's all that matters at this point

[@thebadluckboys]

Dude. It's like 50-100 bucks to adopt a cat from Petsmart and a lot of that money goes to getting them treated and fixed. This is awful.

[@pinetree909]

What is being done to recover this poor cat? This is outrageous!!!

[@Periwinkleblue.]

Yes please improve security measures so this stops happening. Poor Riley.

[@lovemusic1963ify]

Well come on Petsmart, roll the tapes. He'll be on there within the last monthfew months I bet checking her out. Maybe alone, but most likely with a wife/girlfriend or kids.

[@bobbipetty7411]

Our pets are locked in a secure area at Petsmart

[@kimberlyfamoly5863]

Why if you want a cat you can literally get on for free almost anywhere.

[@daviejz6698]

Where can you get a cat for free unless you are lucky to find one on the streets?

[@tacobell1299]

​@@daviejz6698Craigslist and Facebook have tons of free kitten posts 💀 Unfortunately people don't get their cats fixed and then let them run outside all day

[@krisniznik3953]

@@daviejz6698 When you get cats for free, they aren't vaccinated or neutered so it costs more in the long run.

[@jimrebr]

Of all the things to do, Rob a cat that’s up for adoption. When I was a teenager we got a few Pound Puppies, they were much looser in the 1970’s, they didn’t require nueturing or vaccinations and of course chips were Sci-Fi stuff. All of our dogs have been chipped since the early 90’s. Haven’t chipped my cat, he’s completely indoor only. I totally agree with today’s standards of nueturing and vaccinations and microchips.

[@irimac1806]

I actually chipped my indoor cat in case she goes missing (she keeps wanna get out but if your cat doesnt wanna the chip probs isnt needed) gives me peace of mind

[@daviejz6698]

I remember back in the 70’s people would give puppies away for free in front of the supermarket s.

[@user-gi9si6tq3y]

@@irimac1806 Me too.

[@absupinhere]

Heavenly Father, please forbid all cruelty to these animals. Amen.

[@cherilynnsorensen3637]

I pray to God they have good intentions for the cat but if your so broke cant even afford a adoption fee then this doesn't look good poor kitty 😢 cant be that level of a loser god help us all

[@meggo329]

I'm really worried about the cat 😢

[@philoctetes_wordsworth]

Oh, my god. I hope Riley will be ok. How does this happen?

[@mercyrahma9501]

May Almighty God bring Riley Back safe and sound🤲

[@zetametallic]

One of the following options: 1. He liked the cat and will treat it well but couldn't afford the adoption fee. 2. He knows the previous owners of this cat in some capacity and is 'taking it back'. 3. Dog bait. I have 5 cats of my own, love all animals (including dogs). I worry about this cat. Im UK but still it happened when i bought my little (then) kitten: "They offered me a grand as a dog bait supplier." The woman said. She wasn't the nicest individual either and didn't care at all about my Scarlett. Now 8.

[@santinojozefmiller7721]

I feel bad for that cat. The cat looks very sweet.

[@zekeland]

This doesn't look good, the thief looks like the monster from Jeepers Creepers. They need to protect the cats better than they do.

[@silver33]

Who does this? Some people are just horrible.

[@jenniferbethparishwhite688]

Yeah, something sinister crossed my mind immediately as well.

[@MissylovesTrouble]

This is exactly why theses cats should not be left there overnight. It has now happened 3 times. Rescues better wake up and not leave their cats there unattended.

[@manalibhatt8810]

Praying for both Cat’s safety. Whoever got them please take care of them 😢🙏

[@rojdee1]

Seattle. No telling what they’ll do with it

[@Chronically_JBoo]

I hope Riley gets found. She's really beautiful. I hope she's safe at least.

[@hassansalmanofficial]

Not sure why but the negligence of the store bothers me more than the thief.

[@gigischuster3078]

This is a tactic used by dog fight rings breaks in to get or take a cat with a good demeanor to use as kill-bait. And the Pet Smart allowed this on their watch disgusting unacceptable fire the management and those who could have prevented it. The fact Pet Smart did nothing and let them do that shows someone from inside probably part of a dog fight ring letting this evil person know a cat that can be manipulated and friendly with no resistance is there and let them go in there and grab the cat to use in a bait ring for animal fight. Someone at Pet Smart let this happen is guilty of assistance to this animal abuser for that to happen.

[@angelinimartini]

Oh gosh I really hope that’s not the case…. I’ve heard of this and it’s sickening. I really really hope that’s not the case.

[@TikiRainbows]

I just hope the thief is a cat lover that just couldnt afford to pay for it and not want to do any harm to the cat

[@chrisv.4071]

Please update gor riley ita heart breaking 💔 pleade have this angel found safexand unharmed 😢

[@whatevergoesforme5129]

I hope that the thief is not a psychopath and just wants a pet he doesn't have the money to adopt.

[@NickMate]

This is terrifying. Poor baby girl! I hope she is returned safely!!❤❤

[@AH-uk2fo]

How stupid of shelter and Petsmart. In Canada petsmart has unbreakable glass, no one is allowed inside kennel room, except staff or a person that has paid and signed adoption paper. Why is everything stupid in America?

[@isoldam]

Take the plank out of your own eye, my friend. I can name some very stupid stuff in Canada.

[@snopro2375]

One scumbag ruining it for everyone else and now making it harder for these sweet kitties to get a chance at a forever home.

[@conejita]

I fear that he will do terrible things i pray that cat is ok and he just returns it omg

[@maristella287]

This hurts. I am so sorry!!!!💙 🙏💙

[@PonderousEclectica4383]

FINA-FUCK-LLY AN UPDATE! RYLIE WAS FOUND ALIVE! She's since been adopted! Also they've put a person to keep watch over the pet cages.

[@mr.skullma7100]

Wonderful, I’ve been following this story. So happy to hear a good ending!!! Do you have more information and did they catch the perpetrator?

[@RaptorRockDrakeJesus]

175 dollars to adopt her? She should be 50 or less. If yall wanna give these cats homes they need to be cheaper. I mean the vet bills will already be enough expenses you'll be spending on.

[@Princesssonny7]

Aren’t there protocols in place? How is someone allowed to just walk up to the cages and take cats out? The Petsmart here has adoption events all the time but they don’t just let you take cats out. The shelter volunteers should start to take name and phone number before they are allowed to engage with any animal. Bad people ruin it for everyone else 😢

[@Adrastia]

I wonder if this person had been in the store previously and knew about the cat. The fact that he made a beeline for her cage is suspicious. I hope someone sees this and does the right thing.

[@r.bellbottom8964]

The cat adoption cabinets at my local Petco are LOCKED.

[@CatT1987]

Honestly the way things are right now with crime soaring everywhere, I'm not at all surprised that this person with no morals or values would steal the cat. I think store owners need to realize that they need to have good security and that goes for any kind of store. I'm not sure how this guy was able to avoid being detected while he destroyed the cat's cage and then took the animal out of the store. That tells me they have ineffective security in their store. Maybe this incident will change things.

[@CatT1987]

@@maggiemay1434 Yes it is! Get your head out of your butt! By the way I don't watch Fox News! Can't stand them!

[@sallysam4650]

I hope the cat is okay and not stolen for dog bait😢

[@Her.Serene.Feline.Cuteness.]

You wouldn't risk jail time for bait with all the free to good home opportunities or strays around.

[@KatamaridaMochi]

What are they going to do with my cat? Well it wasn’t your cat. Secondly, shouldn’t someone from the agency renting out these cages be there at all times? Where were you? Why did you post on social media first instead of immediately filing a police report? I’m not for stealing anything, let alone an animal. But frankly I’m not crying for this person either. There needs to be better security and more attentive workers watching these animals. You are partnering with a store, you need to be aware of the potential of theft. The fact that this has happened multiple times is a problem and it shows a lot of slack happening with the store AND the agency. Everyone is at fault and now this cat has been taken and others have been too, apparently. Not a good look.

[@laurie8238]

there was a stolen cat at permsart in Clarksville Tennessee a few weeks ago. 😡😡

[@kingkat7113]

This is like the third time today I’ve seen a story about pets being stolen or killed at petsmart never going there again

[@allygirls1]

oh no! I hope those babies are okay. I am sending prayers that this kitty gets found safely.

[@user-xk4vt9ye8j]

That has to be a mistake, why would anybody steal a cat, there are hundreds of them being given away?