Pet owner's anger after 'loose' dog killed cat
A DEVASTATED cat owner whose pet was killed in a gruesome attack has spoken out about "irresponsible" people who let their dogs roam without a lead.
The fatal attack on a cat owned by Denise Williams from Glynneath follows a spate of late-night incidents in Cwmavon where dogs have been used to kill cats.
Ms Williams said the dog walker had his animal off the lead when it turned on her pet.
"We are absolutely devastated and cannot believe he was walking the dogs in a residential area off a lead," she said.
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"It is a gruesome death and whereas I realise it is not the dog's fault, I am angry with the owner."
She said they noticed the dog in their garden and the owner at the bottom of their lane calling it.
"He was just putting a dog on a lead but walked off without putting the other dog on a lead," she said.
"We shouted down to him but he ignored us and walked off.
"It was only after he had left that we discovered our cat had been attacked and killed by the dog."
Police launched an investigation last week after cats were reportedly being killed in Cwmavon by dogs.
Officers believe a man is roaming the Afan Valley village with greyhound or lurcher breed dogs.
They have been told he sets the animals off in pursuit of the cats in order to severely injure or kill them.
PC Chris Doyle, of Port Talbot Police Station, said: "In recent weeks there have been several reports of a man with greyhound or lurcher-type dogs using them to deliberately kill cats throughout the village of Cwmavon.
"We are currently investigating these incidents in conjunction with the RSPCA, and I would like to reassure the residents of Cwmavon, that should this person be identified, then robust and positive action will be taken."
Police are working with the RSPCA to find out more about the incidents.
"I am appealing to anyone who can assist us in identifying this individual or has any relevant information to come forward," said PC Doyle.
An RSPCA spokesman said: "It beggars belief that someone would seek to inflict such cruelty on other animals.
"We would urge the public to help us with our enquiries so that we can bring an end to this suffering and find whoever is responsible."
Contact police on 101, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.
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Comments
by godisalie
Monday, September 17 2012, 1:53AM
“Get rid of Humans now, the planet deserves much better.”
by Pius_12th
Sunday, September 16 2012, 7:10PM
“The cat is the spawn of Satan and its cacation is none other than the spoils of his table.”
by Neathboy234
Saturday, September 15 2012, 11:39AM
“To be honest i think the bible has a lot to answer for. Some on here seem to be of the opinion that animals are on this earth for people to use as they see fit. Not surprising since that is what it says in the bible”
by scoking
Saturday, September 15 2012, 11:35AM
“uncle bryn! love your comment about kill the dogs! they can stick their bible where the sun dont shine!”
by Neathboy234
Saturday, September 15 2012, 9:38AM
“RosemaryBush no need to apologies for your cat, he's just being a cat. Those who think it's ok for dogs to kill cats would be the first to run to the EP crying if their own child/grandchild was attacked by a dog.”
by RosemaryBush
Saturday, September 15 2012, 9:25AM
“Sorry, my cats do kill, I watched one eat a large spider last night. It was still alive when it was gobbled up. The other cat catches and eats moths but I have not had any dead warm blooded creature on my doorstep.”
by Angry_dunvant
Friday, September 14 2012, 2:36AM
“hacker jack, you are a moron!! wild animals only hunt and kill what they need to eat and survive, do they invade other countries and slaughter innocent people under the pretence of saving a minority, when all they want is to plunder the natural rescources there. do lions break into your house to kill you and steal your property? cats kill nocturnal, and sleeping birds and creatures, bite their heads off, or disembowel them, then leave them on your doorstep, not for food, because they are fed by their owners!”
by Philosoraptor
Thursday, September 13 2012, 2:54PM
“Perhaps this dog owner has been driven to despair that irresponsible cat owners are leaving there pests out of the house to:
a) defecate on his lawn every night
b) spread cat flee's to another of his dogs which can be deadly
c) spray it's horribly pungent urine against his day a few times a day
d) keep him and his family up all night with it's whining
e) keep leaving the bloody and sometimes rotting remains are vermin on their doorsteps
Perhaps the cat owners should do as they preach, and make sure their cats are kept on leads every time they are out of the house.”
by vikingkitten
Thursday, September 13 2012, 11:10AM
“Regardless of anyones feelings towards cats or any other animals this was a horrific attack on a much loved family pet, my condolences to the Williams family”
by hacker_jack
Thursday, September 13 2012, 8:22AM
“godisalie - EVERY spercies is exactly like us, do you honestly think that Lions or beetles care one jot for the planet? No, they are selfish creatures who only care for their own existence and maybe success as a species. If you feel this is not the case then show me one selfless act that the animal kingdom perpetrates.
The world have been changing for the entire time of it's existence, some of that is caused by it's life forms, us included.”