Last week a local news station contracted a company known as "Critter Control" to remove feral cats living on the property outside the station. They never intended for the cats to be harmed, but unfortunatley the area where the cats were living was bulldozed, killing 3 cats, and injuring many others. The companies operator, Keith Copi, is being held responsible with three counts of misdemeanor animal abuse which carry up to $7,500 in fines and three years in prison upon conviction. Personally I don't believe this charge is enough to remind the man the sadness and horror he has made my community face. I would like to see this man put behind bars for much longer. Whether you live in my community or not, your opinion matters. Please sign this petition if you agree with my views. Thank you. The following is additional information regarding this event.
If you would like to personally express your outrage towards the responsible individuals and companies, I encourage you to contact the following people:
Fox Richmond WRLH Channel 35 (The TV station who contracted "Critter Control")Phone: (804) 358-3535
General Manager: Steve Genett
Online Feedback Form:
http://www.fox35.com/inside/contact.shtml Mailing Address: 1925 Westmoreland Street, Richmond, VA 23230
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc
Phone: (410) 568-1500
President and CEO: David D. Smith
Online Feedback Form:
http://www.sbgi.net/contact/contact.shtml Mailing Address: 10706 Beaver Dam Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030
To directly contact the animal control company respondisble for the cat deaths, their information is:
Telephone: (231) 947-2400
Toll Free: (800) 451-6544
Fax: (231) 947-9440
Postal Address9435 E. Cherry Bend Rd.
Traverse City , MI 49684
Email:
info@crittercontrol.comThe phone number for the local office that killed the cats is:
(804) 674-6621