RSPCA hunt man after ginger cat was taped up in carrier that was stuck in bin bag and hurled over a fence

  • The cat was thrown into someone’s garden in Basildon, Essex on February 20
  • Man is described as white, wearing glasses, a dark jacket and light blue t-shirt

The RSPCA is hunting a man after a ginger cat was taped up in a pet carrier and hurled over a fence into someone’s garden. 

A man was captured on CCTV close to the incident in Basildon, Essex, on February 20 and the charity is now appealing for witnesses. 

The three-year-old cat was found inside the carrier by a member of the public in their garden on Victoria Road at 4.15pm. 

The person contacted the RSPCA after they spotted the pet carrier which was taped up and wrapped in a bin bag. 

The charity believes that the man, who is described as white, wearing glasses, a dark jacket and light blue t-shirt, could hold vital information in connection with the incident.

The RSPCA is hunting a man after a ginger cat was taped up in a pet carrier and hurled over a fence into someone’s garden

The three-year-old cat was found inside the carrier by a member of the public who contacted the RSPCA

The three-year-old cat was found inside the carrier by a member of the public who contacted the RSPCA

A man was captured on CCTV close to the incident in Basildon, Essex. on February 20 and the charity is now appealing for witnesses

A man was captured on CCTV close to the incident in Basildon, Essex. on February 20 and the charity is now appealing for witnesses

He arrived in the area on a bike, and a photo of him has been released. 

The cat, which wasn’t microchipped or wearing a collar, was taken to Medivet Laindon.

A foster carer was found to look after the cat whilst the RSPCA makes enquiries.

Animal Rescue Officer (ARO) Michael Harrington, who is investigating, said: ‘It appears this poor cat was thrown over a fence and dumped in someone else’s garden.

The carrier the cat was found in was taped-up and wrapped in a bin bag

The carrier the cat was found in was taped-up and wrapped in a bin bag

The cat, which wasn't microchipped or wearing a collar, was taken to Medivet Laindon

The cat, which wasn’t microchipped or wearing a collar, was taken to Medivet Laindon

A foster carer was found to look after the cat whilst the RSPCA makes enquiries

A foster carer was found to look after the cat whilst the RSPCA makes enquiries

‘Thankfully, a member of the public spotted what had happened and went out and was shocked to find the cat at the bottom of their garden.

‘The carrier had been taped-up and wrapped in a bin bag and inside the carrier was a bag for life with the cat hiding underneath the bag.

‘The kind member of the public took him straight to a vet where he had a full check over. 

‘Thankfully, he doesn’t have any injuries, but the vet explained that he has clearly been very stressed by the experience.’

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