The Nova Scotia SPCA is investigating after two cats were brought into a shelter after having been found in a tied-up garbage bag in a Dartmouth park last week.
“It’s definitely something that was intentionally done,” said Jo-Anne Landsburg, chief provincial inspector, on Thursday. “We’re very concerned about this.”
The black garbage bag was sealed with a red pull-tie and found near a bridge that goes over the Shubenacadie Canal in Shubie Park on Jan. 21 by two passersby, she said.
They heard meowing coming from the bag at about 6:15 p.m.
“We don’t have any leads in the case,” said Landsburg.
The hope is that people will come forward with information that can help identify who did this to the domestic short-haired cats.
“Anything will help,” added Landsburg.
The cats are about six months old and believed to be brother and sister.
Courtney Zylstra, provincial fund development officer for the organization, said they don’t appear to have suffered any physical trauma.
“Our veterinarian actually took a look over them and they were in pretty great condition so that’s how we’re suspecting they weren’t in the bag for too long, fortunately,” said Zylstra.
She added that it’s important for pet owners feeling overwhelmed to understand that help is out there.
“Please call the SPCA versus putting them outside, especially in these winter conditions because it’s Nova Scotia, you never know how the weather is going to change, and it can be a matter of life or death,” said Zylstra.
The cats were spayed and neutered on Wednesday. On Thursday, they were taken home by Scott Munro and his wife, who live in Lower Sackville, N.S.
The couple were initially looking to adopt younger cats but couldn’t resist taking home the two cats after hearing their story.
“It’s definitely a big deal to know that I can help these two little, poor, innocent cats to find a good home, and a home for life,” said Munro.
The cats have since been renamed Lenny and Lola.
“They have a bedroom in the house with all kinds of toys,” said Munro.
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