THE RSPCA has raised considerations after a kitten with neck accidents was discovered lifeless in a sandbag in woodland – in what has been described as a “disturbing” case.
It is the fourth time a lifeless cat is reported to have been present in suspicious circumstances at Black Carr Woods in Pudsey.
The latest incident, which has been reported to the RSPCA, concerned a feminine tortoiseshell kitten who was discovered by a canine walker on a path close to the Ned Lane entrance on January 30.
The kitten, who is assumed to have been round four-months-old, had been placed in a reusable Christmas bag from The Works after which left in a white sandbag.
She was taken by the finder to the PDSA in Bradford, the place wounds on either side of her neck and indicators of trauma in her mouth have been famous.
The identical canine walker can be stated to have discovered two lifeless grownup cats in the identical location final summer season and one in October.
One of them, who was additionally taken to the PDSA, had a wound to the midriff space.
RSPCA animal rescue officer Hannah Williams stated: “It seems that somebody is intentionally going out of their technique to go to this space, walk alongside a quiet footpath after which cruelly discard their undesirable pets and we do not know if they’re alive on the time or already lifeless – however is clearly disturbing.
“We’re extraordinarily involved about how this little kitten might have sustained her accidents, in addition to the welfare of her mum, potential siblings and different cats that will additionally belong to the person or people who find themselves doing this.
“The reality it is occurred earlier than at this location leads us to imagine the incidents could also be linked, however we want folks with first-hand data to assist us.
“Does anybody recognise the luggage, has anybody seen suspicious exercise within the space or does anybody have first-hand data that might assist us?
“If so, please get in contact as a matter of urgency.”
People with data which might assist the RSPCA’s investigation can name 0300 123 8018, quoting incident quantity 01216628.
This yr the RSPCA celebrates its 2 hundredth birthday. To mark the anniversary, the animal welfare charity needs to encourage a million folks to affix its motion to enhance animals’ lives. To discover out how one can be part of, go to www.rspca.org.uk/200
