I am sure I write the words that many have thought or spoken over the past few days.

On Friday, August 23, people all over the county (and beyond) heard of the barbaric act in which two helpless kittens were thrown to their deaths on Penryn bypass.

How can anyone be so mindlessly cruel?

This was a despicable and unforgivable act by shameless, callous people who should be made aware of how horrific and unacceptable their behaviour is toward animals.

Over the past several months there has been a spate of cruelty and deliberate animal killings around our county.

This should not be seen as acceptable and those who are caught need to be sentenced far more seriously for such criminal behaviour.

Things need to change!

Mrs B