Cat burned to death and dumped next to owner’s house

The charred remains of a missing pet cat have been discovered near its owner’s home.

The RSPCA said Bonnie the cat was set on fire before being wrapped in a red jumper and dumped on the street.

An investigation has now been launched following the disturbing discovery in Coventry, West Midlands, on October 31.

RSPCA Inspector Ben Jones went to Harefield Road to collect the body, and said: ‘The body was blackened and charred all over as if the cat had been set on fire.

‘The burned remains had then been wrapped in a charred red blanket and dumped under a tree.

‘What we don’t know yet is whether this poor cat was still alive when he was set on fire.’

Inspector Jones checked the cat’s body and found a microchip registered to a nearby home.

The horrified owners confirmed the cat had been missing for over a week.

‘I sincerely hope Bonnie wasn’t alive when she was set on fire,’ Inspector Jones added. ‘If she was alive then this is a really horrifying case.

‘Her body was first spotted on Halloween so my fear is that this is some sort of harrowing prank.

‘This has been really upsetting for Bonnie’s owners and must have been a big shock for the person who found her.

‘I’m really keen to hear from anyone who might have some information that could help our investigation.

‘Anyone with any information can contact us on 0300 123 8018 and leave me a message.’