Trapped pet cat is found dumped in a park and left for dead with his legs taped and cable-tied together in a horrific act of animal cruelty
- A male tabby cat was discovered with its rear legs duct taped and cable tied
- The cat had been left for dead in a park when a local discovered him in distress
- The cats legs had become swollen and flesh was exposed by the tight wrapping
- There was also a cut on the cat's face and its right ear was partially cut off
- He was treated at a vet and in the care of the RSPCA, who are investigating
An abused pet cat had its legs duct taped and cable tied together before being left for dead in a public park.
The male short-haired tabby cat with white markings was discovered by a local at the Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's east on Thursday.
The duct tape and cable tie were wrapped around the cat's rear legs so tightly that they had become swollen and cut into its flesh.
A male short-haired tabby cat with white markings (pictured) was discovered by a local at the Wally Tew Reserve in Ferntree Gully in Melbourne's east on Thursday
The abused pet cat had its legs taped and cable tied together before being left for dead in the public park
Pictures of the cat taken by RSPCA Victoria show there was a cut on his nose and part of his right ear was missing, suggesting it had been cut off.
The person who discovered the cat contacted the RSPCA after discovering the cat before taking the distressed animal to a vet to be treated.
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Vets were able to remove the tape and cable ties and assessed him for additional damage and general health condition.
RSPCA Victoria Inspector Kate Davies said the cat is now in their care and they are investigating how he came to be abused and dumped in the park.
The duct tape and cable tie were wrapped around the cat's rear legs so tightly that they had become swollen and cut into its flesh
The cat was immediately treated at a local vet and is now in the care of RSPCA Victoria, who are also investigating the animal abuse
'Thankfully it does not appear the cat has suffered any permanent damage however would have been in significant physical pain and experienced mental distress,' Ms Davies said.
'This was an horrific act of animal cruelty and our thanks go to the person who found the animal and reacted quickly allowing the cat to avoid further suffering.
'We are asking anyone who recognises the cat or has information about this incident to please come forward to help us identify the person or persons responsible for this act of cruelty.'
Anyone who has knowledge or information relating to this incident is encouraged to call 03 9224 2222 or visit rspcavic.org to make a report.
RSPCA Victoria Inspector Kate Davies has appealed for anyone who has information about the cat, the owner or the incident to contact the animal organisation
