Investigators probe video showing woman allegedly dumping kittens in Wilton Manors park

Wilton Manors Police are investigating a disturbing incident that occurred at a community park on Sunday.

Video shared with 7News appears to show a woman getting out of her car at the entrance to Donn Eisele Park, located off Northwest 29th Street, then going to the back of her car, grabbing a big box, and making her way past the gates.

That’s when the video shows the woman opening the box, then flipping it over and dumping its contents onto the ground.

People who live around the park said the box had kittens inside.

Video then shows the woman walking back to the red car and driving away.

Peter Carey is seen in the video walking his dog behind the woman. He says it took him a second to figure out what he had seen.

“I was like in shock just because I didn’t understand what I just saw. I saw them fall out of the box like they were being dumped like trash and then it hit me that these cats– they just look like little babies,” said Carey.

Carey then began looking for the five kittens that had been thrown out. Ultimately, he found four of them and has been taking care of them ever since.

He says he’s angry at what he witnessed.

“Be a human, like just have a little bit more compassion. It’s really ridiculous that you would pass maybe some veterinary clinics or animal shelters— to go to the park and dump cats?” said Carey.

As police work to identify the woman after being notified of the incident on Monday, Carey said he is focused on getting the kittens adopted. He said he’s already heard from people who may be interested.

“I believe everything happens for a reason and that means that these kitties are going to find a really good home,” he said.

On Monday night, Hope Gold, president of the group Castaway Animals Rescue Effort, says she found the fifth kitten.

“We just lured her out of behind the fence,” she said. “I guess I’m taking her home and we’ll try find someone who will adopt her once when she’s fixed and vaccinated and find her a good home.”

Police urge anyone with information on this incident to contact Wilton Manors Police.