Mandurah cat suffering from extreme neglect

Friday, 25 August 2017 07:03

By Kathy Koutzas

The RSPCA says it has been a horrendous 48 hours for animals around WA including in Mandurah where a cat had to be put down after being found covered in tumours.

In addition to the sad case of Jack, the dog burnt in Geraldton earlier this week inspectors had to attend to a puppy bashing south of Perth, an emaciated, injured foal in Bunbury, and a badly neglected dog with a severe skin condition in Perth’s northeast.

In Mandurah, an RSPCA WA Inspector seized a cat that was suffering from large tumours on its head and body, some of which were infested with maggots, seeping pus and bleeding.

The cat was taken to a local vet, where the severity and state of it wounds were determined beyond treatment and it was euthanised.

In all five cases, Inspectors are working to gather evidence that can be used to press charges under the Animal Welfare Act (2002).

RSPCA WA Chief Inspector Amanda Swift said the images we have been able to share are hard to look at but this is the reality of what goes on in our communities, and what the Inspectors are confronted with on a daily basis.

"While it is sad that animals are still suffering needlessly, it is heartening to know that the messages about rejecting animal cruelty are getting through.

"Thank you to the people who took action and reported these acts of cruelty – you are the real heroes."

Anyone who suspects or witnesses animal cruelty is encouraged to call the RSPCA Cruelty Hotline on 1300 CRUELTY (278 3589).