The judge in the case of Lewis the Attack Cat, a.k.a. “Terrorist of Sunset Circle,” that we told you about earlier this week, reached his decision on Tuesday.

To the delight of animal lovers who traveled to the Bridgeport, Conn. Superior Court from as far away as Utah and Florida, Judge Patrick Carroll III declined to order Lewis, the serial-scratching cat, euthanized.

Instead, he placed owner Ruth Cisero in a program that will erase a reckless endangerment charge if she completes two years probation and 50 hours of community service.

Under the terms of that probation, Lewis must abide by a previous restraining order that prevents him from leaving Cisero’s home. If he does, the charge against Cisero will be reinstated. She could face up to six months in prison, and Lewis could again face death.

Congratulations, Lewis! Now you’ll just need to make the adjustment to house cat, and your mother will need to make the adjustment to responsible cat guardian, for your sake, and the neighbors’, and the Avon lady’s!

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