Pet owners on the South Shore are being warned after several cases of disturbing animal abuse were discovered.
Veterinarians said at least five cats have been found either cut in half or decapitated near Whitman's Pond over the last few months.
Authorities said that the area has a high wildlife population and they are not sure if animals could be responsible for the attacks or if a person is doing it.
Signs have been posted in the area urging residents to keep their animals inside.
"She seemed to be fairly clean. There were no cut marks near the throat. No scratch marks or claws. Nothing like there was a fight on the top half of her body," said Paul Corrigan, whose cat was found cut in half.
Veterinarians in the area are concerned with the rise in cat attacks.
A local businessman put out a reward offering $500 for any information on the attacks. The reward has now grown to $1,800 for any information that leads to an arrest.
Veterinarians said at least five cats have been found either cut in half or decapitated near Whitman's Pond over the last few months.
Authorities said that the area has a high wildlife population and they are not sure if animals could be responsible for the attacks or if a person is doing it.
Signs have been posted in the area urging residents to keep their animals inside.
"She seemed to be fairly clean. There were no cut marks near the throat. No scratch marks or claws. Nothing like there was a fight on the top half of her body," said Paul Corrigan, whose cat was found cut in half.
Veterinarians in the area are concerned with the rise in cat attacks.
A local businessman put out a reward offering $500 for any information on the attacks. The reward has now grown to $1,800 for any information that leads to an arrest.
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