Following the club's fine for defender Kurt Zouma's cat-kicking fiasco, West Ham has given gifts to nine animal welfare organizations.
In footage released on Snapchat by his brother Yoan last month, the 27-year-old was seen kicking and beating his terrified cat.
Hammers manager David Moyes has kept faith with Zouma, who, along with his brother Yoan, is facing an RSPCA prosecution under the Animal Welfare Act.
West Ham fined Zouma the maximum two weeks' salary, valued at £250,000, and agreed to donate the money to charity.
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Those payments have finally been made, according to a statement released by the club on Friday.
"West Ham United would like to thank everyone who contacted the club to propose animal welfare charities and good causes, along with our supporters who have been involved in the process of identifying those who have received financial support, ensuring that a huge positive has come from something negative."
Cats Protection, Celia Hammond Animal Trust, Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, National Animal Welfare Trust, People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, Pussycat Lodge Trust, Humane Society, International Fund Animal Welfare, and War Paws are the charities to which West Ham have donated.
"A total of nine organisations, supporting the care and wellbeing of animals both in the United Kingdom and internationally, have been
identified to receive significant payments which will go towards supporting the fantastic work they do," the statement read.
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