Wild Parrots Shot in San Gabriel Valley, Search for Perpetrators Underway
Investigation and Animal Advocacy Efforts
Law enforcement officers and animal advocates are working together to identify the person or group responsible for shooting several wild parrots in the San Gabriel Valley. Cleo’s Critter Care, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping animals, has taken in at least 11 injured parrots in the past several weeks.
Gruesome Injuries
According to Cleo Watts, who runs the organization, the birds have suffered injuries from being shot by pellet guns. “They’re using guns to hurt animals. Already, that’s inhumane,” Watts said. Some of the parrots that have been taken in by the nonprofit succumbed to their injuries. In some cases, the organization has seen birds shot in the skull, on their chest, and have even seen one parrot with a pellet lodged in its side.
Criminal Offenses and Legal Consequences
The perpetrators committing these acts faces criminal offenses if caught. In California, shooting a defenseless bird can come with a felony animal cruelty charge. In Pasadena, alone, shooting an air gun within city limits can be seen as a misdemeanor.
What You Can Do
If you find an injured parrot within Pasadena and its surrounding cities, you can call the Pasadena Humane Society’s emergency service number at 626-792-7151.
Conclusion
The shooting of wild parrots in the San Gabriel Valley is a disturbing and inhumane act that demands justice. Law enforcement officers and animal advocates are working together to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice. If you have any information or find an injured parrot, please report it to the authorities.
FAQs
Q: What is the penalty for shooting a defenseless bird in California?
A: Shooting a defenseless bird in California can come with a felony animal cruelty charge.
Q: Is it illegal to shoot an air gun within city limits in Pasadena?
A: Yes, shooting an air gun within city limits in Pasadena can be seen as a misdemeanor.
Q: What should I do if I find an injured parrot?
A: If you find an injured parrot within Pasadena and its surrounding cities, please call the Pasadena Humane Society’s emergency service number at 626-792-7151.
