Hunt for youths who ‘kicked pet cat and tossed cans at him’

The RSPCA is hunting a gang of youths who apparently kicked and tossed cans at an animal cat leaving his owners ravaged.

Witnesses said a group of youths took turns kicking and tossing cans at rescue cat Tosca on Turncroft Lane in Offerton, Stockport, on Saturday night.

Tosca, who has actually made it through being abandoned, run over and ‘kidnapped’ in the past, was hurried to a veterinarian by a Good Samaritan who actioned in to step in.

An ultrasound scan and x-ray are required to examine the damage brought on by the attack, however it’s thought Tosca might have broken ribs and a hernia.

Father-of-three Ryan McHugh, 31, whose family rescued Tosca from a shelter, said they were all ravaged by the attack.

He likewise said the cost of the veterinarian expenses almost required them to put their cat down.

‘It’s disturbing. We’re all ravaged,’ Mr McHugh said.

‘We almost got him put down at the vets because of the amount of money they said it was going to cost.’

He included: ‘You can tell he’s in discomfort – he sneezed and you might inform it hurt him.’

Mr McHugh, from Stockport, just found the dreadful occasions had actually unfolded when he received a call from the veterinarian at around 6pm on Saturday.

The attack was unfortunately simply the latest episode in a series of regrettable occasions for Tosca, who is thought to be around 12 years of ages.

Tosca was struck by a car prior to being rehomed, leaving him with issues in his eye.

Mr McHugh, 31, said Tosca wouldn’t leave your house in his very first 18 months with the family however things quickly altered, with the cat straying for hours or more than a day at a time.

‘About six months ago he started going on big adventures,’ said Mr McHugh. ‘People would post on Facebook saying ‘is this cat lost?’.

‘He’s so friendly he will follow individuals for ages. I believe that’s what took place on Saturday – he’s increased to these kids getting along like he generally does.’

The event has actually been reported to Greater Manchester Police and Mr McHugh has actually gotten in touch with regional high schools to assist with the examination.

A GMP representative said: ‘On Saturday, July 1, GMP was made aware of an alleged attack on a cat which is believed to have taken place on Turncroft Lane, Stockport. The cat was taken to the vets, but it has since been discharged.

‘GMP is working with the RSPCA to understand the circumstances.’

A GoFundMe page has actually been established to help cover the cost of veterinarian expenses for Tosca’s treatment. Mr McHugh said on the page that they had actually been estimated £700 for his preliminary evaluation however are looking for less expensive options. So far, they have actually raised £3,263.

Any details about the event can be passed to GMP online or on 101.

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