Florida woman 'who threw kittens out of her SUV while cruising down highway' is arrested

FLORIDA -- A 39-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she was spotted throwing kittens out her car window while driving down the highway around 11.45am on Friday morning.

Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies say a witness reported seeing 39-year-old Veronica Gordon throwing four small kittens alongside Highway 87 while cruising in a black Infinity SUV in Navarre.

 

The witness said she saw kittens thrown from the driver and passenger-side window, according to the Northwest Florida Daily News.

She reported one of the kitten 'grabbed on to the passenger-side door in an attempt not to fall' and made if for 'several seconds' before letting go.

Authorities said Gordon was crying as she confessed and she was charged with felony animal cruelty.

The kittens are believed to be seven-weeks old, the Pensacola News Journal reported. Only one was recovered and it was in poor condition when it was found by deputies.

That kitten was taken to a vet and it's condition is unknown. The other three kittens are still missing.

Based on the kittens' age and size, they are unlikely to survive, according to the police report.

Gordon is being held on a $5,000 bond.

If convicted, she could be fined up to $10,000 and be imprisoned for up to five years.

(Daily Mail - July 4, 2015)