I love my cat.

Shinamae - sadly, unless old injuries are found by the rspca, the ‘only’ real evidence is the tape. I hope the investigation results in prosecution, it should.

Pammie1

Whitewavemark2

I can’t watch it as I get too upset.

But he should be banned for life from keeping pets.

I would also want to know why he thought it was appropriate for a child to be witness to the abuse.

Just like others he wasn’t sorry until he was found out.

The apology rings very hollow.

Yep. Not sorry for what he did, just sorry he was caught.

Exactly!and God knows what he’s done to those poor cats BEFORE this video was shared on social media..

Whitewavemark2

I can’t watch it as I get too upset.

But he should be banned for life from keeping pets.

I would also want to know why he thought it was appropriate for a child to be witness to the abuse.

Just like others he wasn’t sorry until he was found out.

The apology rings very hollow.

Yep. Not sorry for what he did, just sorry he was caught.

Callistemon, the cats are safe for the moment. What about his partner and children

Harris27

The rspca has stepped in and removed the cat.

Both cats, I hope as the other one could be at risk if he is angry.

Sea dragon, thanks for the link. I’ve posted about the links with animal and domestic/child abuse, on both these threads.

I understand he is a French citizen so if I could be judge and jury I would first remove his child into the care of social services for safe guarding, fine him for the amount his home in the uk would sell for ( a 2 weeks pay fine is nothing to someone who earns as much as he does!) and give the money to the RSPCA, sack him and ban him from ever residing in or playing football in this country again, then finally deport him back to France to rot in jail until he is a very old man! Anyone who can be so cruel to a family pet is not welcome in this country!

If you can, This scum needs to be sacked and jailed…??

Fined two weeks wages, absolute bloody disgrace, I urge everybody to email West Ham and demand he is sacked, Like I said on another thread opinions of the people carry more weight than any bloody football club…????

The rspca has stepped in and removed the cat.

TiggyW

I’ve signed the online petition regarding Zouma. He needs kicking back to France.

i've just seen this, 50,ooo is far too lenient for someone on his salary.

"According to article 113-6 of the French Penal Code, a French citizen can be prosecuted for criminal acts carried out abroad. Tough new animal protection laws were introduced in France in 2021, meaning that the "mistreatment of animals" is now punishable by up to four years in prison and a fine equivalent to £50,000"

I’ve signed the online petition regarding Zouma. He needs kicking back to France.

These sorts of incidents should be dealt with by the agencies whose jobs it is.
It's well known that cruelty to animals is often a precursor to other forms of abuse.

There was a child present. bswccg.nhs.uk/for-clinicians/safeguarding/child-safeguarding/287-understanding-the-links-child-abuse-animal-abuse-and-domestic-violence/file

There is a link on the other thread to the petition thanks to another poster.

I'm glad he was booed and if that cage fighter's challenge is taken up Shinamae that's a video I would watch.

It doesn't seem possible to share the link on here but it can be found by Googling change.org

Btw, it's Essex Police not the Met as it says in the petition.

I’ve just read there are 50,000 signatures on a petition calling on police and rspca to investigate.
Reports yesterday said he was angry because the cat messed in the house. His brother filmed him smacking the cat out of his child’s arms, then kicking it the length of the kitchen chasing the terrified animal. The recording has people laughing at this.
He claims the cars are loved and this incident isolated. I don’t believe that. It’s a pattern if behaviour.

His cats removed immediately, a police/rspca investigation should follow. He deserves to and should be prosecuted. What kind of example for his child. It gives the child a clear message - don’t upset daddy.

Twins from the cat protection society, onward, beautiful natured little girls.

Despicable bast*rd. The brother too. Unfortunately if he’s prosecuted the penalties are woefully inadequate. After the booing last night, which I hope continues, perhaps Moyes will think again about his ‘value’ to the club and his sponsors will withdraw support. Hitting him in his pocket is the way to go. I wish the cats would be removed too but have my doubts it will happen.?

Awww I am an animal lover. Cute cat Nanna8

Lets hope Karma bites his backside today!

At the very least I expected him to be dropped from last night's game but he played on the grounds that he's one of their best players!

I think sh*t might hit someone's fan today.

I havent read anything or seen the video.
Despicable, vile, and disgusting to be cruel to an animal, though.

I hope he gets what's coming to him, and a bit more on top.

This is how cats should be treated

Moyes.