RSPCA Cymru are urging cat owners to look out for symptoms
Three cats have died in a string of suspected poisonings.
The cats died in the Rhymney Street area of Pontllanfraith in Blackwood.
Two of the deaths were confirmed to be due to anti-freeze poisoning and followed an incident on William Street, in Crumlin, in November.
A black and white female domestic cat, named Yolo, was rushed to a vet after she started to vomit and displayed a loss of appetite.
After becoming very ill the vet had to put her to sleep, which left her family heartbroken.
It is understood that other cats in the Crumlin area have also recently lost their lives due to poisonings.
Yolo’s owner, Vicky Harrison, said: “We were absolutely devastated by what happened to Yolo.
“It was absolutely heartbreaking to see the pain and suffering she went through.
“My husband, three daughters and myself were all so saddened and shocked and it’s so awful that other cats in the local community have been through a similar fate.”
A female tabby cat was also found dead in woodland in Newbridge last November.
The tabby, known as Puss Puss, also showed symptoms of being poisoned.
RSPCA Cymru is urging members of the public who may have any information related to these incidents to come forward.
RSPCA inspector, Annie Simmonds, said: “In recent months, I have been looking into a series of deeply worrying cat poisoning incidences across the Gwent area.
“Our thoughts are with all cat owners impacted, at this distressing time.
“Sadly, in Crumlin, Newbridge, and in Blackwood, I’ve been made aware of fatal cat poisonings, with reports of others within these communities seeing their pets experience a similar, tragic fate.
“Though it isn’t clear whether these cases are connected, or whether they were deliberate in nature, we are urging anyone with any information to come forward and contact us.”
The RSPCA’s appeal line can be contacted on 0300 123 8018.
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