Originally Posted by littlewaywelt

That type of behavior shouldn't be so easilly dismissed.
Abusing animals, bed wetting (post adolescence) and pyromania are all part of the triad for those that commit homicide. If they have two of the three they might be eligible for future serial killer status. This isn't stepping on ants. Killing a small mammal that most see as a defenseless and affectionate animal is indicative of a serious problem.