Arrest Made In Cat Throwing Case in Port Chester, New York

Suspect Caught on Camera Throwing Cat in Westchester County New York

Security camera footage shared by SPCA Westchester earlier this week depicted a disturbing sight.

In the video there are 2 individuals and a cat in carrying holder. The security footage from April 22nd, shows one of the suspect throw the cat across the front lawn. SPCA Westchester writes:

A video recording captured the frightened cat being grabbed and thrown across the front yard two times during a dispute.

The cat then runs directly to the front door looking for safety. The other individual in the video picks up the cat, only for the cat to then be violently ripped out of their hands by the suspect.

SPCA Westchester muted the sound purposely before sharing it to their social media accounts.

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Arrest Made In Cat Throwing Case in Port Chester, New York

On May 7th, 2025, the SPCA Westchester announced that an arrest had been made in the case.

According to a statement released to social media, SPCA Westchester and their Humane Law Enforcement Unit along with a joint investigation with Rye Brooke Police, were able to arrest Anthony Lopez of Port Chester, New York.

A phone call had been made on the SPCA Westchester HLE Unit confidential cruelty hotline that explained a young cat named Mittens "had been violently thrown by" Lopez at a home residence in Rye Brook.

Mittens The Cat Is on The Road to Recovery

SPCA Westchester adds "Mittens has since received proper medical care from a veterinarian, including treatment for a laceration sustained on her head."

Shannon Laukhuf, the Chief Executive Officer for SPCA Westchester, said in a statement “The video depicting the abuse of this cat was very disturbing. We’re relieved that she is now safe and receiving the care she needs. The SPCA is committed to preventing the abuse and neglect of animals whenever it occurs.”

If you see or suspect an anima; is being abused or neglect call the SPCA confidential animal cruelty hotline at 914-941-7797.