Howard Stern's Wife Beth Saves Fontana Kitten That Was Placed In A Freezer And Thrown From A Balcony

The wife of American radio personality, Howard Stern, rescues a 3-month-old kitten allegedly placed in a freezer before throwing off of a balcony.

Olive, the kitten, was abused on Feb. 2 by a man named Lucio Lopez. Lopez, 34, said he was upset when the kitten got inside his apartment. It was when the kitten cried in pain that Lopez threw it outside from the balcony.

Lopez then tried to escape but was soon apprehended by the police not far from his residence at 9200 Olive Street. The suspect is charged with one count of animal cruelty.

Following his court arraignment dated Feb. 9 in Rancho Cucamonga Superior Court, Lopez was released upon posting bail.

Saving Olive

Upon learning the cat's story from a magazine article, Howard urged his wife, Beth, to perhaps rescue the animal. Beth is known as the author of animal-focused books and a national spokesperson for North Shore Animal League America.

"When I read about Olive I felt physically ill and knew I had to do something to help," Beth said.

Beh immediately contacted her friends at Fontana Animal Services about the adoption process. Olive was already rescued from the man who assaulted her at the time. Beth caught a flight from New York to California over the weekend.

Meanwhile, Beth expressed her gratitude to the men and women of Four Seasons Beverly Hills Hotel for their consideration in accommodating Olive.

Dumped Cats On Farms 

A cat rescue organization reported that hundreds of house cats were dumped on farms, which experts say is a dangerous practice. Sandi Lawson, founder of Adopt Me! Cat Rescue, warned cat owners not to leave unwanted cats in barns because farm animals and house pets do not mix well.

The problem with house felines in farms is that farmers have to shell out at least $800 a month to feed them.

"The misconception is that the farmer will look after them, that they'll have mice. That's not what happens. They're city cats, domesticated cats. They don't know anything about the hierarchy that goes on in these barns," said Janice Richard, a volunteer at Adopt Me! Cat Rescue.

Lawson explained that leaving cats in barns would only leave them helpless and sick. Most farmers are not well-educated in animal care, and most of them are financially incapable of seeking vet help.

Unfortunately, many abandoned or strayed cats end up with serious diseases or are heavily starved.