"Andre Robinson, 21, is seen laughing as he lures the unsuspecting kitty toward him before he kicks it with full force, sending it flying 20 feet through the air. Video of the vicious May 2 act was posted on Facebook and circulated for several days before cops arrested Robinson on Monday. He has eight prior arrests, including one for knifepoint robbery."

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/cat-flying-kick-heartless-creep-bk-article-1.1780412#ixzz30vyVHW4M

Photograph and abstract courtesy of NY Daily News: Stepansky, Joseph, Rocco Parascandola, Mark Morales, and Ginger Adams Otis. "SEE IT: Helpless Stray Cat Goes Flying after Being Kicked by Heartless Creep in Brooklyn." NY Daily News. N.p., 5 May 2014. Web. 06 May 2014.

5/6/14 4:48pm EST Update: The cat has been caught by rescuers! He is still alive and will be receiving much needed medical attention. Hopefully this situation will have brought him enough fame that he will be adopted into a loving home. Keep signing! Petition will be delivered this week! Thanks, everyone!