Florida woman 'who threw kittens out of her SUV while cruising down highway' is arrested
- Veronica Gordon, 39, was reportedly seen tossing kittens on Highway 87
- Witness reported seeing her throw four small kittens from SUV in Navarre
- Authorities said she confessed and was charged with felony animal cruelty
- Only one was recovered and was in poor condition when deputies found it
- Kitten taken to vet and its condition is unknown while others still missing
Veronica Gordon, 39, is facing animal cruelty charges
A 39-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after authorities say she was spotted throwing kittens out her car window while driving down the highway around 11.45am on Friday morning.
Santa Rosa County Sheriff's deputies say a witness reported seeing 39-year-old Veronica Gordon throwing four small kittens alongside Highway 87 while cruising in a black Infinity SUV in Navarre.
The witness said she saw kittens thrown from the driver and passenger-side window, according to the Northwest Florida Daily News.
She reported one of the kitten 'grabbed on to the passenger-side door in an attempt not to fall' and made if for 'several seconds' before letting go.
Authorities said Gordon was crying as she confessed and she was charged with felony animal cruelty.
The kittens are believed to be seven-weeks old, the Pensacola News Journal reported.
Only one was recovered and it was in poor condition when it was found by deputies.
Deputies say a witness reported seeing Gordon throwing four small kittens alongside Highway 87 in Florida
One kitten in poor condition was recovered by deputies but the other three cats are still missing (stock photo)
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That kitten was taken to a vet and it's condition is unknown.
The other three kittens are still missing.
Based on the kittens' age and size, they are unlikely to survive, according to the police report.
Gordon is being held on a $5,000 bond.
If convicted, she could be fined up to $10,000 and be imprisoned for up to five years.
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