Monica Thors: is alleged horse abuser also inflicting misery on cats? Why is this poor cat wearing a Hannibal Lecter mask? Why is Monica Thors using clippers on his sensitive feet as he is held in place by one of her workers? We were appalled last week by the horrific and sickening photographs of horses with severe bloody wounds and injuries to their feet as a result of crude and harmful filing of their hooves by owner Monica Thors. In a 3-month span, three of her horses died or had to be euthanized due to horrific mutilation and maiming, and the resulting raging infections. For over a year now, Thors has been under investigation by the NJ SPCA and the NJ Department of Agriculture for alleged animal cruelty and neglect but it appears the suffering continues and so far, no charges have been filed. With the focus on the horse maiming, it was lost on many that Thors also has about 50 cats which she claims are rescues. Several comments and photos on internet sites and social media from eyewitnesses made us sick to our stomachs. For one thing, she cuts their whiskers off! She shaves the fur in-between their toes and from their sensitive pads because “they drag litter from their boxes” and she or her workers bathes them EVERY DAY.” The photos depict miserable and terrified looking cats with NO whiskers, and forced to wear ridiculous costumes. We wonder, what is Thors’ weird obsession with her animals? Why would she possibly want to harm them physically and psychologically? In case you are unaware, it is downright cruel to cut off a cat’s whiskers! This article from PetMD explains the tragic consequences of doing so: THOU SHALL NOT CUT YOUR CAT’S WHISKERS! petmd/cat/behavior/evr_ct_why_do_cats_have_whiskers Cats possess many physiological attributes that give them their astounding athletic abilities; one of the most prominent features all cats share that enables this are whiskers. A common mistake is presuming that cat whiskers should be trimmed. Grooming, trimming or cutting off a cat’s whiskers is a big no-no. Without their tactile hairs, cats become very disoriented and frightened. In short, whiskers enable cats to gauge and make sense of their environment. Whiskers do grow back, but cats need their whiskers to remain intact in the same way you and I need our touch senses to get around. That is, cats use their whiskers in the same way that we use the touch receptors in our finger tips to feel our way around in the darkness, and to alert us to potentially painful situations. Cat whiskers shed and grow back naturally, and should be left alone. FEELING THEIR WAY AROUND – EVEN IN THE DARK Cats have a sensory organ at the end of their whiskers called a proprioceptor, which sends tactile signals to the brain and nervous system. The proprioceptor is related to the position of the body and limbs, an important part of knowing where every part of the body is so that decisions can be made for the next immediate movement. This organ makes the cat’s whiskers very sensitive to even the smallest change in the cat’s environment. A cat’s whiskers not only help it to gauge whether it can fit into a tight space (without even being able to see it), they can even respond to vibrations in the air, such as when the cat is chasing prey. Whiskers also serve as a way for cats to visually measure distance, which is why they are able to leap so quickly and gracefully onto a narrow ledge or out of harm’s way. Whiskers serve another purpose besides acting as guidance, tracking, and radar systems – they also serve as a kind of barometer for the cat’s moods. When a cat is resting or content, its whiskers will be mostly immobile. But if you see the whiskers suddenly bunch up and lay flat against the cat’s face -- that may be a sign that the cat is scared. The whiskers also make it pretty easy to tell when a cat is startled or excited, because every hair on its body will be standing on end, including the whiskers, which will point almost completely forward. Whiskers are a vital part of a cat’s mobility and sense of security. Without whiskers, cats would not be able to achieve the great acrobatic feats that are so awe-inspiring, or protect themselves from dangerous situations. (end) Monica Thors also claims to run a rescue and indeed has a federally-approved 501c3 EIN, incorporated in 2012, but she has filed no tax returns and she does NOT have a PetFinder or Adopt-a-Pet page. Thors says none of her cats are available for adoption, so we ask, how is this a legitimate rescue operation? ***We are urging the NJ SPCA to now go back to do a “wellness check” on all of Thors’ cats.*** Thors’ contact info, which is published on her own website and Facebook pages: Monica Thors 78 Ferrell Road Mullica Hill, NJ 08062 Cell: 609-933-1689 Home: 856-418-1070 E-mail: [email protected] Social media sites: Stop Monica Thors (warning, horrific images) https://facebook/pages/STOP-Monica-THORS/768359786544510 Monica Thors Facebook https://facebook/monica.thors?fref=ts Monica Thors website: mtphoto/ Feline Division (her alleged cat rescue) mtphoto/cats.html Monica Thors Animal Rescue Inc EIN: 45-4593409 NTEE Category: D Animal related D20 (Animal Protection and Welfare (includes Humane Societies and SPCAs) Ruling Year: 2012 weblications/newsletter/MonicaThors-racing-cats.html Monica Thors Animal Rescue Inc was founded in 2012, and is located at 78 Ferrell Rd in Mullica Hill. It employs 3 employees and is generating approximately $96,000.00 in annual revenue. Additional information is available by contacting this business at (856) 418-1070.
Posted on: Mon, 01 Dec 2014 01:10:53 +0000
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