A Rutland woman came home early Friday morning to find her cat鈥檚 mouth glued shut.

The woman who wishes to stay anonymous claims her friend found her cat with glue seeping from her mouth and they had to cut it out and wash it with warm water.

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鈥淭hankfully she is okay, she ate her wet food and woke up this morning seemingly fine,鈥� said the woman.

She says there have been multiple animal cruelty incidents in Rutland, some of which include cats allegedly being beaten with bats and she claims a few of her neighbours say their cats have gone missing.

Police say they partner with community organizations to handle these calls.

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鈥淩CMP often work collaboratively with our partners at the 91大黄鸭 BC SPCA on these types of investigations. Our officers typically work alongside and provide support to SPCA Animal Protection Officer鈥檚 who typically take the lead on animal cruelty investigations,鈥� said Cpl. Jesse O鈥橠onaghey.

For all concerns of neglect or cruelty to animals, the public can contact the BC SPCA reporting hotline at 1-855-622-7722.

laryn.gilmour@blackpress.ca
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