A cat has been killed after a suspected 'deliberate' anti-freeze poisoning in Banham - leaving its owner terrified and feeling unsafe in her own home.
Karen Amnell, 50, from Banham, found her cat Pandora on Thursday, May 11, at 5.34pm minutes before she died.
A local vet carried out tests determining that Pandora's death was caused by a toxin.
Ms Amnell said: "I've had people threatening to kill my cat before, and now she's dead. I found her vomiting blood and having seizures.
"It's had a massive impact on me and I've not been able to sleep properly since it's happened, it's put a strain on my life."
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Pandora was rescued as a kitten from a skip near Karen's home and had been enjoying her second chance at life until the tragic incident.
Ms Amnell has five other rescue cats, although after the poisoning she has arranged new homes for the pets.
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She said: "After Pandora died I have to supervise all my pets in the garden and outside. If I can get the word out and just stop one more owner going through the pain I've been through, my job is done."
The education support worker suspects that her cat was killed by anti-freeze that was sprayed in the area.
A spokeswoman for the RSPCA said: "We are very concerned to hear there have been reports of suspected anti-freeze poisoning and our thoughts are with those cat owners.
"Making sure anti-freeze lids are shut tightly or cleaning up any spillages may save an animal’s life.
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"Signs of poisoning can include vomiting, seeming depressed or sleepy, appearing drunk or uncoordinated, seizures and difficulty breathing.
"Deliberately poisoning a protected animal like a cat or a dog is an offence and carries a maximum sentence of six months in prison."
Police have opened an investigation into the incident and inquiries are ongoing.
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