Cat had to be put to sleep after being abandoned in barn

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat with an injury to his tail was abandoned near Peterborough.

The RSPCA believe the young white male cat - which has since had to be put to sleep - had been taken to a vet by his owner, as when the RSPCA investigated the location where the cat was found, they discovered a vet bandage along with part of the poor cat’s tail.

The RSPCA awere called to the barn in Stamford Road, Marholm on August 5, after concerned members of the public called the charity for help.

It is understood that someone had previously seen a person leaving a cat box and the cat, who was wearing a black sparkly collar, on a nearby bench, with some food. RSPCA Inspector Justin Stubbs who is investigating this incident, said: “It is absolutely appalling that whoever dumped this cat knew he had an injury to his tail.

“While I may never know what has happened, I suspect someone had this cat with an injury, and taken him to a vet, but when they were told they would have to pay for the tail to be amputated they instead just dumped this poor fella.

“When I searched the area where the cat had been hiding I found a vet bandage and the remainder of the cat’s tail.

“I am appealing for information and I would urge anyone who may recognise this cat or know who owns him to please contact the RSPCA appeal inspector appeal line in confidence on 0300 123 8018.”