What could this be for?

Since the dawn of time domestication, man has yearned to get his pets high. And thanks to the ingenuity of one Nebraska man, that dream is now reality. Assuming he doesn't go to jail for animal cruelty charges, this so-called "cat bong" could revolutionize the lives of pet-loving stoners the world over. Ferret owners in particular.

It amazes me what people think of to do with animals.

Indeed, local humane society representative. INDEED.
Also, this:

Jarrett said Schomaker told deputies the cat was out of control and he wanted to calm him down.