Cat 'Bungle' left blind in one eye after 'being hit or kicked'
A FAMILY are warning other cat owners to be on their guard after their pet was attacked by yobs leaving it blind in one eye.
Expectant parents Max and Emma Wignall found three-year-old cat, Bungle, crying to be let in at the back door of their home in Hereford Avenue, Clayton, suffering from an horrific injury to his left eye.
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VETS BILLS: Bungle the cat at home in Clayton after being blinded in one eye by yobs. Picture: Mark Scott
At first they thought the wound had been caused during a fight with another cats, but vets who examined him told them the injury was caused by 'blunt trauma'.
Therapist Emma, aged 27, who is currently four months pregnant, said: "We had only let the cats out for about 45 minutes.
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"We heard a whining sound at the back door, which was Bungle.
"His eye was dripping blood onto the floor.
"We took him to the vets and every time they opened his eye it was covered in blood.
"We had to take him to an eye specialist in Shrewsbury.
"They said that because of the amount of damage and blood, the injury was caused by a blunt trauma, probably a punch or a kick.
"That type of injury can be caused by being hit by a car, but he has no other injuries, so the vet said it would be highly unlikely.
"It was most likely that someone hit him or kicked him, or threw something at him.
"The vet said it is not something that would have happened by accident.
"He's such a sweet natured little cat.
"I think it is disgusting. I can't believe anyone would treat a defenceless animal this way."
The couple, who also have a five-year-old cat Fidget, have so far spent £700 on vet bills and still have a major operation to remove Bungle's damaged eye to pay for.
Emma added: "Fortunately we have pet insurance, or else I don't know where we would find the money from."
Max, aged 28, who works for Vodafone, said: "His eye is a mess. He has got a detached retina, so it must have been quite a forceful blow.
"He's such a sweet cat, we call him Bungle because he's just like a big soppy bear. He wouldn't hurt anything.
"We reported it to the RSPCA. They are going to log the details in case there are any similar incidents but here's not a lot else they can do.
"We are going to be knocking on doors around our neighbourhood, on the RSPCA's advice, to warn people about what has happened."
Vet Isabel Forman, of Friarswood Vetinary Centre, in Newcastle, said: "The injury was caused by some sort of blunt trauma."
An RSPCA spokesman said: "We are sad to hear about what has happened to this cat, and if anyone has any information in regards to how this cat was injured or if someone had done it deliberately, then we would always urge people to report incidents of cruelty to the RSPCA."
Animal cruelty can be reported to the RSPCA by calling 0300 1234 999.
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by kojak
Saturday, February 16 2013, 5:58PM
“Thank you for the well wishes for Bungle- he's slowly getting there. We took him to the vets on Thursday for his operation to remove the eye.....unfortunately they found an air rifle pellet behind his eye. So to those who have questioned it, yes we have very clear evidence that this is an act of cruelty from a human towards a defenceless animal. He's lucky to be alive.
We've called the RSPCA and the police but they seem to be uninterested in investigating this any further, and we have no information as to who may have done this. If anyone does know who is responsible for this or has any information please voice your concerns to someone before these vile creatures injure or kill any more innocent animals (or worse still before they turn to hurting other people).”
by stevenweiss
Sunday, February 10 2013, 11:47PM
“Do we have actual evidence this was wanton cruelty, or is this whole news article just conjecture? It might have been run over by a moped, cyclist or car. It might have fallen off a wall. Cats get into all sorts of scrapes. Getting excited about the possibility of a mad cat-kicker on the loose is probably a step too far.”
by Stonemaiden
Saturday, February 09 2013, 11:03PM
“Disgraceful behaviour, this is why after a life time of owning cats I now no longer have one. I would love to start again, but cats have vanished around me and I do not feel up to the worry all over again. I hope Bungle recovers from his dreadful ordeal.”
by jotlemming
Saturday, February 09 2013, 9:27PM
“Why do comments left by Johntoe get red arrowed? I think he has a valid point.He's a cat owner,despises those who hurt pets.What's at fault? I've green arrowed his comments,i'm now expecting this to get red arrowed due to that fact.But hey!!! This is regards a pet cat and not *****ing about Johntoe (no i don't know him.or maybe i do altho that bike does'nt look familar?)..Take care of your pets,and if this injury was caused by mindless moronic imbeciles,then they may have been seen.If so,hope they're caught and properly punished..Hope Bungle is well soon.I have friends who's cat lost an eye (hit by car),he's getting on ok..”
by Johntoe
Saturday, February 09 2013, 6:11PM
“SO 3 'heroes' don't agree, they think that most people AREN'T decent, and that sickos who do this to animals aren't vermin,
Such a pity that the spineless cowards don't have the guts to put their names to their twisted views, but instead prefer to just click a little arrow before crawling back under their stone,”
by Johntoe
Saturday, February 09 2013, 3:31PM
“sweatysock
I understand why you feel that way, but there ARE a lot more decent people out there than the vermin who do things like torturing animals etc, problem is, they don't make headlines,
millions of pet owners love their pets and looked after them properly today, but that's never going to be reported, some sicko hurts a pet and it's 'news'
and that's why it can make some of us think the worst of people, good behaviour rarely makes headlines,
MOST people are 'decent'”
by sweatysock
Saturday, February 09 2013, 3:08PM
“i'm still getting over the shock a few days ago that ''woman'' torturing her Alsatian puppy to death & dumping it in her wheelie bin like a discarded litter,,now this i just DON'T like anything about the uk anymore its a pile of p.uke on the floor and a real shame!”
by Johntoe
Saturday, February 09 2013, 2:27PM
“there is nothing nicer than having someone help you to prove a point,... thanks,
and AGAIN I say, people who hurt animals deserve to have the same pain and injuries inflicted on them,”
by Hanley_LJG
Saturday, February 09 2013, 1:18PM
“If they are caught, cut off their testicles.”
by Johntoe
Saturday, February 09 2013, 1:14PM
“IF this was done by some "yobs" trust me I would be in favour of them losing an eye in the same way the cat did, they are beyond belief,.... and so are people who would red arrow my previous comment,
its a similar kind of cowardice, do something 'snide' safe in the knowledge that you won't have to justify your behaviour, JUST like the scum who hurt a defenceless animal,”