RURAL MASON CITY – A Craigslist ad saying “two friendly cats” will be shot seems dark and disturbing and, unfortunately, the person who posted the ad says it’s true.
The Mason City Craigslist page has a “free” listing now posted that states “I have two friendly cats that must go. We are moving and if they aren’t gone by that time i can assure you that they will be shot after departure.”
NIT received a number of tips about the ad.
Staff informed the Mason City Human Society, who told NIT “We got a call about this ad on Craig’s List too this morning. [Law enforcement] e-mailed the poster [of the ad] and asked her to call us. We don’t have room to take in any cats right now, but we can provide her some resources and alternatives to murdering her pets.”
NIT then placed a call to the phone number listed in the ad. NIT spoke to two women , who confirmed the cats are available now and that it is true, the cats will be shot if they are not taken before the people at the residence move. Their location is near Highway 9 outside Mason City.
The ad is here, if anyone reading this wants to call about adopting the cats.
