Read this in our local newspaper yesterday, there was a horrific picture that went with it, but I didn't want to post it. THIS is the reason all my cats are IN on bonfire/fireworks night..
Vets fear cat was thrown on bonfire
BY Tom Pegden
and Liz Hawley
Vets believe a cat found suffering from burns could have been thrown on a
bonfire.
The animal was today being treated by vets who said it was found dehydrated
in a field suffering severe shock.
RSPCA officers received an emergency call last night and called in vets
Bell, Brown and Bentley, of Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, which is
close to where the cat was discovered.
Today, the cat was on a drip and was said to be in very poorly condition.
Veterinary partner David Bentley said the injuries could have been a lot
worse, but was still unsure if it would fully recover.
He said: "The coat has been heavily singed and it has burns on its nose and
its eyes are heavily gummed up.
"The injuries could have been sustained a couple of days ago.
"It is still very lethargic and we may do some blood tests to check for any
internal injuries.
"Everybody here thinks there is a serious possibility it was thrown on a
bonfire because no cat is going to fall in by mistake."
Nurse Rachel Button said: "I've never seen anything like this in my life. If
it was done deliberately then it's disgusting."
Jim Lucas, RSPCA chief inspector for Leicestershire, said they were
investigating. He said: "This cat has suffered horrific burns but we do not
know how it happened.
"We would be interested to hear from anyone about how this animal received
these injuries. Anyone found guilty of causing deliberate cruelty to an
animal could face a significant fine and possible imprisonment."
Meanwhile, firefighters were today warning about the dangers of children
starting their own bonfires after a series of blazes across the city.
Western Station, which covers New Parks, Beaumont Leys and Braunstone,
attended five bonfires last night.
Sub officer Chris Lawrence said: "Children were putting aerosol cans into
the fires which can have dire consequences, including death, loss of fingers
and loss of sight.
"Parents need to be more wary of what their children are doing."
When aerosols heat up they can explode, with those containing butane causing
a fireball.
The five bonfires were in Pindar Road, New Parks, Leicester; Lamen Road,
Leicester; Holmwood Drive, Leicester; Bloxham Road, New Parks, and Iron
Works Road, Leicester.
Vets fear cat was thrown on bonfire
BY Tom Pegden
and Liz Hawley
Vets believe a cat found suffering from burns could have been thrown on a
bonfire.
The animal was today being treated by vets who said it was found dehydrated
in a field suffering severe shock.
RSPCA officers received an emergency call last night and called in vets
Bell, Brown and Bentley, of Hinckley Road, Leicester Forest East, which is
close to where the cat was discovered.
Today, the cat was on a drip and was said to be in very poorly condition.
Veterinary partner David Bentley said the injuries could have been a lot
worse, but was still unsure if it would fully recover.
He said: "The coat has been heavily singed and it has burns on its nose and
its eyes are heavily gummed up.
"The injuries could have been sustained a couple of days ago.
"It is still very lethargic and we may do some blood tests to check for any
internal injuries.
"Everybody here thinks there is a serious possibility it was thrown on a
bonfire because no cat is going to fall in by mistake."
Nurse Rachel Button said: "I've never seen anything like this in my life. If
it was done deliberately then it's disgusting."
Jim Lucas, RSPCA chief inspector for Leicestershire, said they were
investigating. He said: "This cat has suffered horrific burns but we do not
know how it happened.
"We would be interested to hear from anyone about how this animal received
these injuries. Anyone found guilty of causing deliberate cruelty to an
animal could face a significant fine and possible imprisonment."
Meanwhile, firefighters were today warning about the dangers of children
starting their own bonfires after a series of blazes across the city.
Western Station, which covers New Parks, Beaumont Leys and Braunstone,
attended five bonfires last night.
Sub officer Chris Lawrence said: "Children were putting aerosol cans into
the fires which can have dire consequences, including death, loss of fingers
and loss of sight.
"Parents need to be more wary of what their children are doing."
When aerosols heat up they can explode, with those containing butane causing
a fireball.
The five bonfires were in Pindar Road, New Parks, Leicester; Lamen Road,
Leicester; Holmwood Drive, Leicester; Bloxham Road, New Parks, and Iron
Works Road, Leicester.
