The animals “passed away in awful scenarios, which has actually been exceptionally distressing for their owners,” authorities state, as they assure “to get to the bottom of it”.
By Russell Hope, news press reporter
Police have actually provided an immediate caution to cat owners after 4 animals were poisoned to death in the “last couple of days”.
Wiltshire Police, which has actually opened a joint examination with the RSPCA, alerted cat owners in the Emerald Crescent location of Blunsdon St Andrew in Swindon to keep a close eye on their family pets.
PCSO Danielle Hindmarsh said: “Four cats have actually passed away in awful scenarios, which has actually been exceptionally distressing for their owners.
“These deaths have actually occurred in the last couple of days and we are dealing with our partners to get to the bottom of it.
“Please felt confident that we are taking these occurrences exceptionally seriously and we are appealing for anybody who knows about what has actually occurred to come forward.
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“Cat owners need to be watchful about their animals where possible and think about acquiring GPS collars which are easily available online to keep an eye on the motions of their family pets,” officer Hindmarsh said.
There were around 11 million owned cats in the UK, in 2022, Cats Protection said in its yearly report into cat ownership.
More than one in 4 homes (26%), own a cat, with ownership increasing amongst young people.
