A community cat died after it was kicked violently by a foreign national at a park in Ayala Avenue in Makati City, animal welfare group Compassion and Responsibility for Animals (CARA) Welfare Philippines said.
According to the group, a foreign national was caught on CCTV kicking the resting cat named Ken while walking around Ayala Triangle Garden. Ken immediately died after the attack.
"When confronted and brought to the barangay, the man was arrogant and refused to provide his address. He told us to write to the Chinese Embassy. Because of this, he remains free to roam the streets, to roam the gardens," the group said, prompting them to post the incident on social media asking for help from netizens to identify the attacker and his whereabouts.
"Under Republic Act No. 8485 (Animal Welfare Act of 1998) as amended by RA 10631, acts of cruelty, abuse, and killing of animals are punishable by fines and imprisonment. This brutal act must not go unpunished. Violence against animals is unacceptable, and those who commit such acts pose a danger to both animals and society," CARA Welfare stressed.
"We refuse to let this innocent life be forgotten. JUSTICE MUST BE SERVED. Help us hold the perpetrator accountable and ensure that no other community animal suffers the same fate.
A substantial monetary reward will be offered for confirmed information leading to his location," it added.