In January, North Carolina state trooper Shawn Houston lost his job after being found guilty of cruelty to animals and damage to real property. The previous October, Houston had caught a locally-owned kitten, five month old Rowdy, in a trap. When the frightened kitten hissed and tried to scratch the state trooper, Houston apparently felt extremely threatened. He decided that the appropriate course of action was to shoot the caged kitten.

Now Houston, whose only other penalty was to pay court costs, feels he should have his job back.

 I ask that anyone else who feels this man deserves more of a penalty sign this petition against his reinstatement. If you feel that Houston cannot handle a job in which he has a gun, please sign this petition. If you are repulsed by the idea of this man having any position of authority or ever being around your animals, please sign this petition.

Thank you.