Appeal after burnt remains of small cat found on Edinburgh beach
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after the burned remains of a small cat were discovered on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh.
The disturbing discovery was made around 7am on Wednesday, November 26 when a member of the public found the body of a small cat within the remains of a fire on the beach.
The cat’s body was completely burned and unrecognisable and it is unknown if the cat was already deceased before being placed in the fire. The SSPCA team are attempting to find a microchip to help identify the animal.
A report has been received that two middle-aged men were seen in the area behaving suspiciously around 4.20pm on Tuesday, November 25 near a bonfire on the beach but witness did not see the incident take place.
A Scottish SPCA Inspector said: “This is a very upsetting case and we are keen to establish what happened. At this stage we cannot confirm if the cat was dead or alive before being placed in the fire.
“If anyone was in the area of Portobello Beach on Monday evening or Tuesday morning and saw anything suspicious, or has any information at all that could help, we would urge them to contact our confidential animal helpline on 03000 999 999.”The public can report any act of cruelty to animals on the Scottish SPCA website.
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