Cats Suspected of Abuse Found Consecutively in Busan with Broken Spine and Severed Ear... One in Critical Condition

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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] Two cats suspected of being abused were found consecutively in Yeongdo-gu, Busan, prompting the police to launch an investigation.

According to Yeongdo Police Station on the 15th, a citizen discovered a cat lying down with its ear cut off in an alley in Sinseon-dong, Yeongdo, around 10 p.m. on the 29th of last month and reported it to the police.

The cat is estimated to be a 2-month-old kitten of the Turkish Angora breed with odd eyes.

At the time of discovery, about 30% of the cat's right ear was cut off, and there were scratch marks made by a sharp tool on its right side.

Detailed examination at the animal hospital revealed fractures in the spine and tailbone, and paralysis in the leg nerves.

The cat, which received treatment on the 5th, is currently recovering at the animal hospital but is known to be at high risk of death due to infection.

An animal hospital official stated, "If it had not been found, it would have 100% died," and added, "Judging by the wounds on its body, it is presumed to have been deliberately abused and then abandoned, not a traffic accident."

According to the police, a cat was also found injured in the spine and tailbone area and lying down in Cheonghak-dong, Yeongdo, on the 6th, around the same time. This cat is also reportedly receiving treatment and recovering.

The police suspect intentional animal abuse and are investigating the detailed circumstances of the incident by identifying suspects through CCTV footage and witness statements at the scene.

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