Bishop’s Castle residents are worried that cats in the
Shropshire town are being targeted. Police officers are currently investigated and
at the current time they have been unable to rule out foul play. The
investigations began after two kittens were found deceased and the disturbing
discovery of a detached cats tail found in the town.
The police have communicated their investigation on the Bishop’s
Castle Policing Team Facebook page. The two kittens were discovered at Woodbatch
Road on September 22. Initial investigations have been unable to determine the
cause of death and the police are working on several scenarios, none of which
have been discounted.
The second incident was a cat’s tail that was found on
September 27. The tail was discovered at Bishop’s Castle park. The tail was
examined by a local vet who described it as a degloving wound. The tail is likely
t have been detached through pulling after the tail became trapped. The vet also
said it could have been caused by a road accident. The vet doesn’t think that
the tail was a result of an attack by a human and did state that it wasn’t
chopped off. At this time, the cat with the missing tail hasn’t been discovered
and it is likely to have died by its injuries.
The third matter of concern involved two kittens that had
been let outside into the garden by the owners. Later in the day one of the
kittens arrived home and suffered a seizure, experiencing breathing difficulties
and bleeding from the mouth. The kitten sadly died, and the death is currently
being investigated. The second kitten was not affected.
Member of the Bishop’s Castle have accused the police of
downplaying the incidents. The police have denied these claims and told the
public they are currently sharing the facts and the opinions of the local vet.
Cats are at risk of injuries and attack when let out of the
home. Secure your property with the simple addition of a cat containment
system, such as cat fencing, catio or cat enclosure. Ask us for more
information on how you can protect your pet and visit our official Facebook
page to find out more.
