The board's decision came nearly a year after the agency first sought to revoke her license. In an April hearing about the case, much of the testimony focused on whether the cat was feral or a neighbor's pet named Tiger, and if the cat was dead when the photo was taken.

In August, two administrative law judges recommended the punishment that was ultimately accepted by the board at Tuesday's regular meeting in Austin.

In a statement, Lindsey's attorney, Brian Bishop, expressed disappointment in the board's decision. They are planning to appeal the decision to the District Court, Bishop said.

In the statement, Bishop reiterated his client's argument that the cat appeared to be feral at the time it was killed and Lindsey's action was taken to protect her property and animals.

He also said he was disappointed the board "has, for all intents and purposes, chosen to take side in the culture war" between animal rescue groups and rural property owners.