Cat killed by anti-freeze in Hull's Spring Bank area
A PET-lover is warning others after her cat was poisoned with anti-freeze.
Leah Ariss and husband Ben were left devastated after their cat Timmy had to be put down.
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Devastated: Leah Ariss with a picture of her cat Timmy.
The couple were concerned about the animal's health before taking him to the vets.
Mrs Ariss, 19, said: "We were moving house, so my mother was looking after him at her home in Spring Bank, when she noticed a change in his behaviour around New Year's Eve.
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"He was not himself. He was starting to be sick and lying down a lot.
"His eyes were weeping and, before long, he could not move at all."
Worried about her cat, Mrs Ariss booked an appointment with the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals, in Hull's Brunswick Avenue, where blood tests were carried out and he was put on a drip.
A few hours later the couple were told Timmy would not pull through.
"We were told he had been poisoned with anti-freeze," said Mrs Ariss
"It is used as a poison for cats as it attracts them and is very sweet.
"A few pet owners have told us that people who don't like cats are putting anti-freeze out in bowls.
"It cannot be treated unless caught within the first hour of drinking it.
"The vet couldn't do anything else and told us they would have to put him down, as he was in too much pain.
"This was such a sad experience for us, as it was unexpected. He was so young and loved by us all.
"It may sound stupid about being upset about a cat but pet owners will understand."
Mrs Ariss said she wanted to warn others who live in the Spring Bank area that cats and other animals could be in danger.
She said: "Timmy was only three years old. He was a very playful and friendly pet who always liked to explore.
"When he wasn't out he was inside getting all cosy and warm.
"I can't imagine why anyone would do this to an animal."
Comments
by paigemarie
Wednesday, January 09 2013, 2:40PM
“some off you are so sick in the head,”
by paigemarie
Wednesday, January 09 2013, 2:27PM
“R.I.P timmy i still sit there out the window and think i've seen you! in the backgarden my boyfriend live next door to them end off the day its a awful thing whats happened and there warning other people about there safethy off there animals so dont judge i am a big fan off cats and all you cat lovers will know what it like!!!!!”
by eddierex
Tuesday, January 08 2013, 7:07AM
“cats dont live very long do they...”
by dellboy1959
Monday, January 07 2013, 6:30PM
“@ lion1200,
The story was dead and buried so why bump the damn thing or are you just a glutton for more abuse lol.”
by heather_paw
Monday, January 07 2013, 2:26PM
“Oh my this is very sad :( I can't believe people are putting anti-freeze in bowls to kill poor animals how cruel. This is disgusting its awful I don't know how anybody can hurt an animal and cause death :(.
I really hope they find out who did it and they get sent down!!!
I love cats and have three myself had a few tears in my eyes reading this :'(”
by lion1200
Monday, January 07 2013, 9:23AM
“..by kestralhs4000
Friday, January 4 2013, 9:24PM
."This article is a serious error of judgment by both the Journalist who wrote it and the Editor who published it.The Hull Daily Mail gives information on how to kill cats,the necessary chemical to use,why the cat will be attracted to the chemical"it is sweet". It goes on to inform that the method used to administer the poison is to put "it out in bowls". It describes that the aim of poisoning the cat to the point of death has a high success rate due to the cat requiring treatment within 1 hour for there to be any chance of survival. I expect that some people will find the detailed information given out by the Hull Daily Mail very useful.To the Journalist who wrote this and the Editor who published this article,I can say to you "that if you think you have reduced the amount of cats and animals that are going to be attending the PDSA and RSPCA with poisoning, think again".You should be ashamed of yourselves
Bump.”
by DanDrimire
Sunday, January 06 2013, 8:53PM
“History lesson
Black rats harbour the fleas that caused the plagues. Brown rats don't. Brown kill black rats. Black rats are almost extinct in the UK (apart from a few localities) and keep well away from brown rats. Brown rats live near people.”
by DukeofFlange
Sunday, January 06 2013, 8:36PM
“lion2100 - Good Lord there hasn't been an outbreak of bubonic plague in this country since 1666! But what unspeakable nasties lurk in cat poo you've no idea. But cat and/or dog excrement is equally nasty. Why the rest of us should put up with either is beyond me. Just because some people find a crutch for their emotional disabilities by owning an animal and convincing themselves it's their friend...”
by StevoFC
Sunday, January 06 2013, 7:58PM
“You cannot stop a cat from wondering onto other peoples gardens but you can take responsibility by having a cat litter available & clean their mess up yourself.
Its in a cats nature to explore which unfortunately means that sometimes they get into trouble.
Personally I am more fed up with constantly having to dodge dog sh*t whilst walking our filthy streets!”
by lion1200
Sunday, January 06 2013, 6:11PM
“by kestralhs4000
Friday, January 4 2013, 9:24PM
."This article is a serious error of judgment by both the Journalist who wrote it and the Editor who published it.The Hull Daily Mail gives information on how to kill cats,the necessary chemical to use,why the cat will be attracted to the chemical"it is sweet". It goes on to inform that the method used to administer the poison is to put "it out in bowls". It describes that the aim of poisoning the cat to the point of death has a high success rate due to the cat requiring treatment within 1 hour for there to be any chance of survival. I expect that some people will find the detailed information given out by the Hull Daily Mail very useful.To the Journalist who wrote this and the Editor who published this article,I can say to you "that if you think you have reduced the amount of cats and animals that are going to be attending the PDSA and RSPCA with poisoning, think again".You should be ashamed of yourselves
I could not agree more.Well put.”