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15 cats in car is too risky

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http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/37902130/ns/us_news/



SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The South Dakota Supreme Court has ruled that a police officer acted correctly when he seized 15 cats from a woman who was driving with the animals running free inside her car.



In a 3-2 decision Thursday, the justices ruled that the felines were a distraction and interfered with driver Patricia Edwards' ability to see where she was going.



Chief Justice David Gilbertson said Edwards nearly backed into patrol car at a convenience store parking lot in Pierre, S.D., because of the moggies in her back window.



The court said Edwards and her cats presented a significant risk to the public.



Edwards was appealing a lower court ruling that transferred ownership of the cats to a humane society for adoption.
 
A few months ago when I was moving, I transported my ONE cat over to my new house in the car. He was roaming around the car freely for those 10 minutes and it was pretty distracting. I could not imagine 15 of them!
 
I've never transported any animal in a vehicle without is being caged first. My cat hates being in the cage, but better safe than sorry.
 
I can imagine that being a distraction.

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My Nana had a small dog taht would jump around whilst in the car and distract my Grandpa. I can't imagine what it would be like with 15 cats jumping around and stuff.
 
That's not only a distraction but a very irresponsible pet owner. My pets are always crated and seat belted in when I transport. It's for their safety and mine too. I'm very happy that the court transferred ownership of the cats to a humane society.
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