INFO THE DISPATCH. Near Toulouse, a tortured cat and victim of sexual abuse
In Colomiers, near Toulouse, Plûme, a little tabby cat, was the victim of torture and sexual abuse. She died on Tuesday as a result of the violence.
“Plume, my little cat, has experienced the unthinkable”, still shivers Manon. His pet died on Tuesday August 30 after horrific abuse. A person penetrated her with a stick, causing serious injuries.
The life of this little feline changes this Tuesday, August 23. “As usual, that day, Plume asked for hugs, then she went around the block,” recalls Manon, very moved. Upon her return, this 29-year-old resident of Colomiers no longer recognizes her cat. “Her behavior was strange. She meowed very loudly, did not eat anything and did not drink. Above all, we had the impression that she wanted to relieve herself without succeeding”.
As a precaution, this 30-year-old and his father rushed the animal to the veterinary clinic. Installed in front of a specialist, the tabby kitten trembles, her gaze is empty. The veterinarian examines him and diagnoses an inflammation of the anal glands. But the prescribed treatment is ineffective. “The following days, Plume’s state of health deteriorated. She could no longer move and spent her time sleeping,” says Manon.
A complaint soon to be filed
Four days later, the cat returned to the clinic without a diagnosis being established. “By dint of insisting, the veterinarians ended up giving him an X-ray,” continues Columérine.
The results of the examinations carried out are chilling. In one of the images, the caregiver notices a 16 cm piece of wood, which has completely entered the cat’s body. “A man inserted her anally. The professionals are formal. It’s rape. Serious abuse of a domestic or tamed animal is punishable by three years’ imprisonment and a fine of 45,000 euros”, indicates Céline Gardel, the president of the association The 4 pattouneswho is following the case with great attention.
Following the X-ray, Plume was performed urgently. But three days later, she died of sepsis, a generalized infection often caused by bacteria. “My father is having a hard time recovering from it. He was very attached to this animal and cries every day. The doctor even made the decision to stop him for a week”, slips Manon. She wants the culprit to be punished by justice. And to find him, the young woman calls for witnesses. “If you have seen suspicious behavior contact the association 4 pattounes.”