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Case ID: 17852

Classification: Beating, Neglect / Abandonment

Animal: cat

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Abandoned cat beaten
Whitminster, Gloucester, EN (UK)

Incident Date: Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Disposition: Open
Case Images: 1 files available

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Broken teeth, a black eye, a dislocated tail and bruising; these are just some of the injuries which were inflicted on this abandoned cat.

Daisy, a tabby cat with a white tummy, was dumped outside Teckels animal rescue centre in Whitminster and found at around 10am on Tuesday.

Now Gloucestershire Police are making an urgent appeal to the public for information as they investigate this incident of animal cruelty.

Daisy was taken to a vet and is receiving treatment for a number of injuries, both external and internal.

Officers believe the cat was intentionally harmed and are eager to see the offenders brought to justice.

Inspector Tony Jones from the area's policing team, said: "This was a truly hideous crime and it's hard to comprehend why someone would want to do such a terrible thing.

"We would like to reassure people that we are doing all we can to find out who is responsible and that cruelty to animals will not be tolerated in Gloucestershire.

"We are urging anyone who was in the area yesterday morning that may have seen the cat being left by the offender to contact us on 0845 090 1234 quoting incident number 483 of April 15. Don't forget you can also stay anonymous but still help us by reporting information via the Crimestoppers website or by calling 0800 555 111."

Gloucestershire Police are working with the RSPCA on the investigation.

RSPCA Inspector Phil Mann said: "This is an appalling incident and we would urge anyone with information to contact the police."

A spokesman from Teckels said he was shocked to learn the damage could have been caused deliberately.

He said: "We're supposed to be a nation of animal lovers, so I am shocked to hear that.

"Obviously, I would say to owners that although animal centres are busy, we will always do what we can to help them, and so will their vet."

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Crimestoppers
0800 555 111

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