JUDGES RULE ON LINDSEY CASE
A former Brenham veterinarian, who shot a cat with a bow and arrow and bragged about it on Facebook, could return to practicing in one year.
This week, two administrative law judges recommended that Kristen Lindsey's medical license be revoked for five years as punishment for the incident – but also recommended that Lindsey be allowed to practice again on a probationary basis after one full year of suspension.
The judges are recommending to the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners that in addition to a license suspension, Lindsey also take continuing education classes in veterinary jurisprudence and animal welfare, and that she perform 100 hours of community service in a feline rescue center or free spay/neuter program.
Originally, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners revoked Lindsey’s license, but she appealed the ruling to the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Lindsey stated that she thought the cat was feral. A nearby family claimed the cat was their pet.
The group “Alley Cat Allies” expressed their disagreement with the judges’ ruling.
Both sides may now submit any written exceptions to the ruling. A final decision will be made later this year.
I think it’s funny that people are so quick to defend this young white female for killing an animal but won’t come to the defense of a teenage or color, even white teenagers, that get arrested for small marijuana possessions and are treated like criminal for the rest of their life for it. She is getting the punishment the state thinks she deserves. If you ask me a year suspension should be something she is grateful for. She still can regain her license and have a job after a year. I know people arrested for the typical “marijuana under two ounces” law and haven’t been able to go to college or get a decent job because of it and their charges happened years ago. Let the justice system play itself out
Killing a cat is NOT illegal and putting it on facebook is NOT illegal. Not the brightest idea, but NOT illegal. Drug possessions ARE ILLEGAL. SO that’s why they get treated like criminals. This whole cat situation is stupid b/c it does not violate the law, just hurts peoples feelings….
I’m just assuming that all of those jumping aboard the “train of hate” have never been young and stupid! How many of you are thankful there was NO social media when you were young? Give the girl a break and let her handle her own issues. I, for one, am REALLY tired of this being big news! There are a lot bigger things in life……think about it!
She created her on problems. That’s what Facebook does for you! Maybe she shouldn’t lose her vet license but she should get punished for the dwi.
Leave the girl alone.
Why are feral cats more important than all the baby cotton tail rabbits they kill and quail and other birds they kill in the wild, destroying the eco system ? I live in the county and have a severe problem with feral cats. I catch them pacing out side my chicken coop dreaming of a chicken dinner. I eliminate them as needed.
Someone needs to post on Facebook, all these stray cats chomping down on all the birds, rabbits and other wildlife they destroy, which is well known, and well documented. Even the “Allie Cat Allies” policy of “Spay-Neuter-Return” is pretty far-fetched. Even a neutered cat needs a bunny-a-day, or a bird-a-day.
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That’s just wrong!!
You are exactly right!! It is wrong, that she has to EVEN DO THIS. It is completely unnecessary that any suspension is given at all. A- she should not have even had to go through all these court hearings anyway. B- she should still have a active medical license. I guess this ruling will satisfy all the tree hugging, animal rights activists, pencil pushing, love everybody and everything people out there. Good luck to you Lindsey, one year will fly by and you will be back at it in no time!!!!
The DWI charge, you know the one she got for nearly hitting the constable down in Harris county, is still pending. Any comment on that, or is it the standard leave the girl alone/don’t suspend her license argument still apply.
Why do you even care? Are you one that has done no wrong but can’t wait for someone else to make a mistake so you can sit back and laugh while that person is punished? No one is saying that she should not be face consequences for her actions, in case you’ve misunderstood. The question has been why is a misdemeanor offense that occurred in another county to a person who, aside from the cat story, is of little to no relative social or political importance, such big news? That’s why those of us who are asking that the story be put to rest be done so. If she hadn’t shot a cat, there’d be no interest in this DWI story.
3reds,
The Lindsey case became part of Brenham’s issue because she worked at a vet clinic here. She was fired day this came out, but there was outrage by some groups regarding how the clinic could hire her, etc.
There were even calls to boycott or get said clinic shut down. Fortunately cooler heads prevailed in this case.
As far as punishment, cruelty to animals has a jail sentence and fine, but she was not charged with a crime.
Nobody is saying she shouldn’t face consequences?? How many leave this poor girl alone/ what a waste of taxpayer money/ it was just a cat posts have there been each time there has been a story about Ms. Lindsey? Your straw man argument won’t hold. And as far as taking great joy in the punishment of others, remember that next time you cheer on an arrest in Fayette County or a district court sentence via your comments on here.
A couple things here, Mrs. Sophie. First, I don’t cheer on arrests or district court sentences here via my comments. In fact, I don’t comment on them at all. I think it’s sad that we have such terrible crime in our community and the world, but I don’t relish in the fact that someone got arrested or sentenced for it. So I must assume that when you used the word “you”, you used it in the general, plural sense, not specific to me, personally. Second, and this is my fault for not clarifying my comments, I don’t believe anyone is saying she shouldn’t face consequences for her actions RELATED TO THE DWI. However, all of the banter wishing this girl be ruined for life for shooting a feral cat is a bit extreme, don’t you think? Once they go feral, there’s really not much difference between them and a bobcat, or any other predator animal. I’d shoot one, too, if it was depredating my stock. Probably wouldn’t post it on Facebook, but her poor judgment is her biggest mistake regarding that incident. Wasn’t illegal, no charges were accepted, and I suspect the only reason the board of examiners imposed any punishment was to satisfy the screaming masses.
About a month ago there was a story on here about a former Burton coach who had an inappropriate relationship with a student. The story only garnered two comments. But this girl kills a cat and “Oh Lawd, she must die!” Such a sad commentary on the state of mankind that a dead cat garners more community upheaval than a teacher who abused the trust we placed in her to teach and nurture our children. Remember THAT the next time you salivate over the thought of her getting punished for the DWI because her punishment for shooting the cat wasn’t severe enough to satisfy your need to see her ruined. She’s already screwed her life up enough, she doesn’t need any help from the rest of us.
Sophie G, there is no connection from a legal standpoint between the license case and the DWI.
If there is a connection it may be that the self righteous animal rights people have driven the lady to drink with their malicious over the top persecution. Is it really OK to destroy someone’s life and livelihood and attack someone the way this lady has been attacked for a mistake in judgment that has so little real impact on society?. I don’t really like what she did, but I have seen serious criminals be judged less harshly than this lady.
No connection? Are we not talking about the same person here? One who, despite all the benefits of a higher education, appears never to have heard the concept that actions have consequences. You good Christian folks may not like to hear it, but its a cold hard fact. As for persecution, that’s a stretch. Has she been falsely accused of these deeds?
Let’s pay close attention to words and their meaning. They have “no connection from a legal standpoint” and they do not. I challenge anyone to show me how a case being heard in front of an administrative law judge (s) regarding a professional license has any bearing on a minor criminal case being handled at the county level. If you want cold hard facts than I suggest you stick to them.
I completely agree that actions have consequences and Ms. Lindsey has faced a lot of these ranging from the public disgrace she has endured, the loss of her job and income, to the professional sanctions imposed on her. However, even in the case of severe crimes (which this is not) punishment has limits and I believe we have reached those limits in this case.
You reference to faith is a very relevant point. Christianity is a faith that encourages repentance and forgiveness. The repentance will be shown in this case through the community service, the probationary period, and the CE classes that are required. The forgiveness is up to us as a people and as a Christian, I believe it is our obligation to extend that forgiveness and cease the persecution of this lady. No one is claiming she was falsely accused, we have simply made the case that enough has been done to impose consequences (i.e punishment) and now it is time for restoration, healing, and to move on. For those who chose not to do this, it is more a reflection upon their character than upon the accused in this case.
What’s “wrong” is a community wanting to crucify this lady over one mistake in poor judgement. Like none of you have ever made a mistake in your life. Geez. Let it go already. She’s paying for it but she certainly doesn’t deserve the judgemental backlash she’s been getting from all the “perfect” pet lovers out there. She lost her job at a local vet, which in my opinion was enough. She’s hated by a lot of people and will most likely have a difficult time finding another job. Isn’t that enough? “Let he who is without sin cast the first stone”. Stop wasting the court’s time and taxpayer’s dollars on this ridiculous lynching of a woman who made a mistake. I’ve seen worse cases of animal abuse and neglect in this community that goes completely unnoticed.
Exactly. None of us are free of sin. Jesus died for I our sins. Our God is a forgiving God. If He can forgive you for your sins He will forgive her. Don’t try to play God.
He was perfect none of us will ever be.
I agree wholeheartedly with ‘Enough Already’!
I have never in my life seen so many self-centered, malicious, and spiteful individuals in my life. This sentence is fair enough – it really should not have even gotten this far. Until all the spiteful judgmental people are perfect in their own right, they need to step back, contemplate their own shortcomings and faults, and keep their mouths shut.
This woman has more than paid for her poor judgment.
I think this was the most over done case I have ever seen.This vet did work for someone I know and I will tell you this she was very good at her job,was tender and loving to the animal and was very professional in her job.I thought when this took place how silly of all these people to ruin this professional person who studied through college to get this degree for a cat.Animals are not people,peoples lives are more important than animals people??????