Tips Sought: Cat In San Diego Found With Zip Tie Around Neck

SAN DIEGO, CA — The San Diego Humane Society is seeking the public's help in a felony animal cruelty case involving a cat who suffered fatal injuries from a large zip tie around his neck.

The Russian blue cat was spotted May 29 in the City Heights area and appeared to be injured, so it was reported to Humane Society.

Humane Society officers worked to find and capture the cat after that initial call came in, spokesperson Kelli Schry said. The cat's injuries were "so extensive that the cat needed to be humanely euthanized."

"If there is anyone who has information about this heartbreaking case or has witnessed anything, we ask that they come forward and let us know," Chief of Humane Law Enforcement Bill Ganley said. "We're hoping someone may have seen something and can assist our investigating officers."

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact San Diego County Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or sdcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward up to $1,000.

Anyone who needs help caring for their pets can contact the Humane Society. The organization is an open-admission shelter, meaning it will never turn away an animal in need.

Report animal cruelty or neglect to the Humane Society at 619-299-7012.