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.