THE RSPCA is appealing for information following reports that cats from a Pembrokeshire village have died suspiciously.

There have been several reports of cats being killed at Gray Avenue, Manorbier.

One owner suspects her black and white male cat was poisoned.

A cat has also been injured in a snare and there have been reports of three other cats which have died suspiciously in the area.

RSPCA inspector Keith Hogben said: “We are appealing to anyone who has any information on these suspected cases to come forward.

“We are also advising cat owners to be vigilant and to contact a vet immediately if they suspect that their pet may have been poisoned. The sooner the cat is treated, the better their chances of surviving."

Poisoning a cat deliberately is a criminal offence. Under the Animal Welfare Act 2006, the maximum penalty for those found guilty is up to six months imprisonment and/or a fine of up to £20,000.

If you suspect that your cat has been poisoned you must take it to a vet immediately.

If possible, you should take a sample of what the cat has eaten/drunk, or the container.

Anyone who may have information about this incident should contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018. Or please call the RSPCA’s 24-hour helpline on 0300 1234 999. Calls are treated in confidence.