As Loews Royal Pacific, Loews Portofino, and Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resorts in Orlando, Florida roll ahead with their outrageous plan to remove healthy, neutered cats, hired exterminator Critter Control is ignoring humane trapping protocol by leaving cats in uncovered traps in the hot sun. Reports and photos from guests and employees reveal that distressed cats left exposed to 89 degree heat have suffered cuts and bloody noses while trying to escape from their traps. Poor Shadow suffered this heartbreaking gash on her forehead during trapping, prompting a hotel guest to complain to staff about her condition. (Shadow has since been rescued for foster by a local TNR group.)
Loews has threatened employees with losing their jobs if they feed the cats. These beautiful animals, once well-cared for, have now been starving for days, while their caregivers are forced to stand by and watch them suffer. As Loews refuses the pleas of guests and employees and the advice and assistance of local and national experts, the hotel chain continues to call itself “pet-friendly.”
Stand with Alley Cat Allies right away and demand that Loews stop this inhumane treatment now. We need as many people as possible to stand with us to protect these cats.
Sign our petition calling on Loews to stop trapping cats right now.
Read our press release.