A cat owner was left mortified after the family cat Aggie
arrived home in a shocking state. The beautiful tabby cat had been cruelly
attacked, covered in pink paint, partially shaved, and wearing a balaclava
style sock as a mask. The owner, Angie Smith was so confused she initially thought
her cat was a rat.
Angie quickly recognised her pet cat after removing the sock
that had been styled into a balaclava. and reported the incident to the RSPCA
and Liverpool police. Angie also went to her social media where she shared the
information and appealed for help. The case raised a lot of interest, with cat
lovers from as far afield as the United States all showing concern for the cat’s
health.
Aggie is a rescue cat who had a hard life roaming around the
grounds of the old Alder Hey Hospital. She has always been an outdoor cat and
has had a few litters of kittens in the past. Since being rescued Aggie has
remained free to roam the outdoors. After the unusual and concerning attack, Aggie
was given a bath to remove the paint and is in fine health.
Reducing
the Risks of Cat Attacks
Sadly, attacks on cats are not unheard of. The attacks range
in severity but all are concerning to pet owners. It is unknown if Aggie managed
to escape before more harm was done. More cat owners are looking for ways to
protect their own cats due to cat attacks, thefts, and poisonings. The most
obvious way to reduce the risk is to keep the cats indoors. However, cats such
as Aggie who have always enjoyed a certain level of freedom could suffer by suddenly
being confined to the home.
Protect
Your Pet Without Increasing Stress
Some owners feel it would be cruel to increase their pet cat’s
stress levels with such a dramatic change and pace of life. There is a solution
and it’s one that is growing in popularity. Catios, cat fencing and cat
enclosures provide cats with the best of both worlds. The cats are contained without
being forced to stay indoors 24/7. The addition of cat containment systems
allows the cats access to the outdoors, yet reduces the size of the territory
that they’re allowed to roam in.
Cat fences, catios and enclosures can be tailored to any
outdoor space, regardless of size. There are even options for cat balconies and
cat windows for when homes don’t have a garden or yard to speak of. There is always a solution to be found for
those seeking for ways of protecting their pets from the risks that come from
the outside world. What’s more, they are landlord friendly as they can be removed
when it comes time for the tenant to move out.
Get in
Touch
We have plenty of options, including DIY kits to professional
installs for those who would rather not do the work themselves. Finance options
are available too, spreading the cost out into more manageable payments. Give
us a call, reach out using our live chat feature or message us on our Facebook page for
further information.
