Aussie Authorities Are Investigating A Possible Pet Cat Paint Attack

Western Australia's RSPCA is investigating a possible feline paint attacker.

Two domestic cats have been doused in a sticky blue paint in the last few weeks and authorities are trying to get to the bottom of who is to blame.

While it's unlikely, the pets could have wandered into somewhere they shouldn't and covered themselves in the thick liquid. However, there's also the possibility that some sick person is trying to harm the animals.

The animal-welfare organisation said a woman in Perth's northern suburbs was left 'distraught' after discovering her beloved cat had fresh blue paint all over it.

"We received a report from a distraught owner about their cat, who came home covered in blue paint, still wet," the RSPCA said.

"We're unable to tell if this is an intentional act of cruelty, or one of misadventure on the cat's part. The owner is working carefully to remove the paint. The cat's health is being closely monitored.

"If anyone has any information about this incident, or knows of anyone in the Quinns Rocks area who has been applying this colour of paint on anything, we'd like to hear from you."

After the RSPCA put out its appeal for information, another woman in the area reported her cat to being drenched in paint.

The cat owner responded to the public post and wrote: "Same thing happened to our cat last night not sure if it was an accident or not also in Quinns Rocks. I never let him out, he must of snuck out."

The two incidents have sparked a conversation about how to protect your cats and the best practice to undertake to keep them safely inside.

The RSPCA said on its Facebook page: "RSPCA recommends that cats are kept indoors, to protect them from danger, but also to protect wildlife. However, there is never an excuse to take matters into your own hands.

"If you're having an issue with cats on your property, please try and talk with owners, or contact your local government for support.

"In WA there are no state laws around cat containment although some local governments have implemented by-laws for cat containment.

"If you're a cat owner and want to know more about keeping your cats indoors, the RSPCA Knowledge Base has some great, easy to read articles about how you can help your cat become an inside cat (as well as a load of other great information about pet care in general)."

Featured Image Credit: RSPCA WA/Facebook

Topics: Australia

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