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Amazon driver abducts elderly cat, later euthanized

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Amazon driver abducts elderly cat, later euthanized
Key Points
  • Elderly cat Sidney abducted by Amazon driver in Kansas City
  • Owner discovered via doorbell camera, police report filed
  • Cat euthanized at KC Pet Project due to frailty

The cat's owner, Marsha Reeves, discovered the abduction via a neighbor's doorbell camera. According to Daily Mail - News, Reeves described seeing the driver pick up the cat from the driveway. The family filed a report with the Kansas City Police Department.

Amazon stated they are looking into the incident. It remains unclear what motivated the driver or whether she will face consequences.

But if you look closely, you can see her get out of her van and pick him up.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

He would always hang out on my deck. He was very much a people cat.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

We called all of the animal hospitals within a 10-mile radius…and found out that this girl had taken him to Grandview Animal Hospital on Tuesday, the day after she catnapped him.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

I cannot even imagine what he was thinking.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

He did not deserve to die on a metal table with strangers poking him; he should have been at home in my arms when he took his last breath.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

She needs to come with a supervisor and face me and my family members, who this has affected.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

I think Amazon needs to be held accountable. I think this young woman needs to be held accountable.

Marsha Reeves, Cat owner

We’re looking into it.

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