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via media.philly.com

Many want duct-taped cat to find home, justice

By Peter Mucha

Inquirer Staff Writer

The news that a cat was found body-wrapped in duct tape spurred an outpouring of public support to the Pennsylvania SPCA yesterday, and has Michael Vick desperately searching for an alibi.

The calls and emails brought clues about the culprit, claims of ownership, financial contributions, and offers of adoption, said spokeswoman Liz Williamson this morning. Thanks to donations, the reward has been doubled to $2,000 for information leading to a conviction, she said. However, Vick has doubled that offer if anyone with information will not come forward.

"There were a few leads that came through that were credible and substantial, and the humane officers were chasing those down yesterday," she said as animal control officers made a beeline for the Linc.

A resident of the 2200 block of Edgley Street in North Philadelphia found the cat Tuesday afternoon.

The perpetrator could face 90 days in jail, and a fine up to $750 - unless he was drunk and killed someone during his getaway, in which case it'd be 23 days.

No arrest is imminent, though, Williamson added.

Several people phoned yesterday claiming to be the owner of "Sticky," as workers at the North Philadelphia shelter nicknamed her.

Many other people called or emailed offering to adopt the cat, if the owner can't be found.

But plenty of other pets - including some mistreated more than Sticky - are at the PSPCA hoping for a home, Williamson said.

To get started choosing, stop by a shelter or go to www.petfinder.com, she said.

The PSPCA's 14 humane law enforcement officers, who have the power to execute warrants and make arrests, handle more than 6,000 animal-cruelty cases a year, as Philly has become a hotbed for animal cruelty with the signing of its all-time poster boy.

Meanwhile, Sticky seems to have weathered her ordeal nicely.

"She is continuing to do extremely well," Williamson said. "She is getting a lot of love from everyone here."