An administrative law judge in the Texas State Office of Administrative Hearings (SOAH) scheduled March 8-10, 2016 for a hearing on the appeal of Kristen Lindsey, the veterinarian who posted a picture of herself on Facebook holding a cat with an arrow through its head and bragging about the kill. The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners revoked Lindsey’s license last fall.

Lindsey killed the orange feral feline last year and boasted about it on social media saying, “The only good tomcat is one with an arrow through its head.” Outrage over the act went viral on social media. Texas state law doesn’t allow people to kill cats, even if the cats are feral.

Alley Cat Allies, a national advocacy organization dedicated to the protection and humane treatment of cats, remains active in the case. Alley Cat Allies offered testimony when the Board originally heard the case in August, and staff attorney Rebekah DeHaven intends to stay engaged through the process by offering support and expertise on feral felines.

“The Board concluded that Lindsey’s actions were contradictory to the standards of the veterinary profession, and we hope that the revocation of her license will be upheld,” DeHaven said.

The hearing will take place at 9 a.m. on March 8-10, 2016, at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, in the William P. Clements Building at 300 W. 15 St., Fourth Floor, Austin, Texas.