Three years in prison and a fine of 3,000 euros for the 63-year-old who abused cats in Donoussa - I love them, he said at the trial

The 63-year-old was taken to trial and appeared apologetic, claiming that he “loves the kittens and only wants what is best for them,” according to cyclades24.gr. The man is now being taken to prison, putting an end to the case that had caused anger and indignation. The fine is in addition to the administrative fine of 1.7 million euros imposed by the police, who filed a criminal case. The fine is calculated based on the law, which provides for 30,000 euros per animal. However, he was ultimately tried for misdemeanors, which means that he will likely be sentenced.

The case that led to the conviction of the accused today, had begun after complaints from animal lovers in Donoussa. By order of the Aegean prosecutor, an operation was organized to arrest the man. Police officers from the Naxos and Small Cyclades Department arrested the 63-year-old and, in the context of an investigation carried out in a fenced area with buildings that he used, animals were found in an environment that did not meet the basic requirements of hygiene and care.

In photographs that saw the light of day, the cats were depicted living locked up and malnourished in garbage. The 63-year-old had also concerned the authorities in Moschato in the past for similar reasons.