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Cat stolen during generator inspection later euthanized, Appleton ME

Theft

Reported: 11/1/2025 10:20 AM

Near Jones Hill Rd, Appleton, ME 04862

An officer was called to investigate after a barn cat was stolen during a generator inspection. The cat was taken to a shelter and was euthanized.

Audio|Source: Penobscot, Waldo, Knox County Public Safety

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The 723, we have a fast complaint from near Jones Hill Rd in Appleton.

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Complaint out like a phone call.

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It states that someone who was there to inspect their generator stole their barn cat.

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The cat ended up at the shelter and shelter then euthanized their cat.

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Location mentioned:

Near Jones Hill Rd, Appleton, ME 04862

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Comments ⸱ 2

that is the photo of the cat she is so concerned about, im friends with the animal control officer took it to the emergency vet, who had to put it down from complete organ failure from masive ticks on the poor thing and being very malnourished. the only theft here was the owners who stole this animals quality of life.

so i take that as they'readmitting to neglecting their poor cat, they dont euthanize an animal for no reason. barn cat doesn't mean you can neglect it and not give it medical attention when needed, animal neglect (abuse) is neglect regardless how you classify your pet.

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