[WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT] – Cat in Ermelo put down after being found with twine tied around neck and abdomen

His organs could have been crushed and he would have eventually been suffocated by the twine around his neck.

A member of Ermelo Feral Watch stumbled upon a horrifying sight of a cat with a string tied around its neck and abdomen on 25 March.

According to Ms Annieka van Eck, from Ermelo Feral Watch, they suspect that someone did this to him when he was still a kitten.

A woman in Naudé Street who fed the cat trying to tame it, informed Ms van Eck of the situation.

Ms van Eck told the Highvelder that luck was on their side when the cat came into the woman’s house and she could close him off in one of her rooms.

She added that they named the cat Wimbeldon.

Ermelo Feral Watch took the cat to the vet for medical care, but sadly it had to be put down due to the extent of its injuries.

The cat that had to be put down after being found with twine tied around its neck and abdomen.

His organs could have been crushed and he would have eventually been suffocated by the twine around his neck.

“We want to ask the public not to hurt or poison feral cats and to remember that they are nature’s way of pest control and play a vital role in our environment. ”

Due to the extent of the cat’s injuries, it unfortunately had to be put down.

She urged residents who look after feral colonies to inform them, so they can help where possible.

Ermelo Feral Watch thanked Dr. Francioné Nortjé and her team at Nooitgedacht, who are always willing to help.

Twine was tied around the cat’s neck and abdomen and it is believed it would have eventually suffocated.

Ermelo Feral Watch is a non-profit organization that trap, neuter and return feral cats.

They also take care of the colonies by feeding them and ensure that they are healthy.

Anyone who would like to donate to Ermelo Feral Watch or their veterinarian account can use the following banking details:

Feral Watch & TNR
FNB check
Acc: 628 1460 9353
Ref: Ermelo, name & surname

Veterinarian stretches to Ermelo Animal Clinic
Dr. PHA. Oosthuizen
Nedbank Ermelo
Acc: 146 801 7233
Ref: 6046

For more information about Ermelo Feral Watch you can contact Ms Annieka van Eck at 060 916 8241.