Beheaded cat found skinned

A CAT was found beheaded and skinned in a lane, the RSPCA said today.

The cat's body was discovered near Maple Terrace in Abercwmboi, near Aberdare, with its head located 50 yards further along the lane.

A vet who examined the cat's corpse ruled out the possibility it had been skinned by another animal.

Local resident Tina Heath made the grim discovery while walking her dog on bank holiday Monday, May 25. It is believed the cat was dumped there the previous day.

She said: "It's disgusting, sick, that someone could do this to a defenceless animal.

"It upset me so much that I thought about it all night."

RSPCA inspector Julie Fadden said: "It is likely that this poor cat suffered the most appalling and barbaric death.

"It's vital that we discover what happened to this poor animal and I'd urge anyone with information to contact us.

"This lane is quite busy, and is used by motorists and pedestrians alike, so it's possible that a member of the public may have seen someone behaving suspiciously in this lane, especially on May 25."

Anyone who may have information about the incident is urged to contact the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999.