Aussie cat shelter loses license over alleged link to online gambling

An ex-pole dancer’s animal charity in South Australia was stripped of its license over allegations that the funds it raised were used for online gambling.

Confessed cat lady Nicky Hocking founded an animal shelter in 2011 called “Help Save the Furry Ones,” which takes in stray and unwanted kittens. According to 7 News, Hocking used her talents on the pole to raise money for the charity.

Liquor and Gambling Commissioner Dini Soulio, however, is warning the public against donating to the shelter, which he said had it charity licensed revoked.

“Consumer and Business Services (CBS) received information alleging that some of the funds raised by the charity for the care of animals were being transferred to a company associated with online casinos,” Soulio said in a statement.