The RSPCA is interesting for info from the general public after a much-loved pet cat was intentionally drowned in Perth’s east.
Key factors:
- Tiger Tim was discovered drowned on the finish of Memorial Drive in Bayswater
- The cat had been reported lacking by his homeowners two weeks earlier
- Anyone with info is urged to name the RSPCA WA cruelty hotline
WARNING: This article comprises particulars that some readers could discover distressing.
Tiger Tim, a four-year-old tabby male, was noticed within the Swan River on the finish of Memorial Drive in Bayswater by a member of the public final Thursday night.
When rangers retrieved the animal from the water, they discovered he had a brick tied round his neck.
The space, close to Riverside Gardens, is a well-liked dog-walking and picnic spot for households.
Owners had been ‘desperately’ looking out
RSPCA inspector Hayley Wirth mentioned when she went to Tiger Tim’s home to interrupt the information, the very first thing she noticed was a ‘misplaced cat’ poster within the home windows of his proprietor’s automobile.
“He had been lacking for 2 weeks and so they’d been desperately looking for him,” she mentioned.
“When I instructed them Tiger Tim had been killed, they have been distraught as you possibly can think about.”
Ms Wirth mentioned the cat went lacking from Tenth Ave in Inglewood, greater than 5 kilometres from the place he was discovered.
“Someone has intentionally pushed Tiger Tim to this location, tied a brick to his neck and thrown him within the river,” she mentioned.
“That is a critical prison offence, and I’m asking for the general public’s assist to seek out out who dedicated it.”
Cat will probably be ‘sadly missed’
Inspector Wirth mentioned it was distressing to think about how terrified and distraught Tiger Tim should have been via the ordeal.
“What a depraved, cowardly and callous factor to do to such a defenceless, well-loved creature,” she mentioned.
“Tiger Tim was an vital member of his household and will probably be sadly missed.”
Anyone with info is urged to name RSPCA WA’s 24-hour cruelty hotline on 1300 278 358 or make a report online.
The most penalty for an animal cruelty conviction is a $50,000 high-quality and 5 years in jail.
