A WARMINSTER woman is convinced there is somebody tampering with her two cats when she is out of the house and is worried for their safety.

Teresa Dixon, of Imber Road, took to Facebook to voice her concern after her beloved cats, Daisy and Dora, have left the house and returned several hours later in a bad state on several occasions.

Mrs Dixon said: “Lots of little things have been going on with the cats recently and the latest one really upset me.

“On June 14, Dora, who is only about a year old, came back with a burn on the tip of her ear and slight bruising. It must have been inflicted by a person, there's no other way.

“Before that, Daisy came back covered in white emulsion paint a few weeks ago which was also very bizarre, and on a different occasion she came back covered in a sticky substance, which seemed like cooking oil.

“I’m thinking of placing a little camera on their collars to see what’s happening to them as from what I’ve heard it’s been happening to other cats in the area too, which is quite concerning.

“My daughter is really attached to the cats so she’s really upset by it all. We were planning on going away soon but we’re worried about leaving them now.

“I know some people don’t like cats going into their garden but to throw oil over them and thing like that is just not right.

“I've had three dead mackerel placed in my garden all in a pile as well, as if they had been placed there by someone. Similar things have been happening to others in the area too, it’s all very odd.”

Mrs Dixon’s post on Facebook prompted several other cat owners in Imber Road to share their own experiences, with one person saying their cat has been missing for two weeks and another saying that they have enclosed their garden to keep their cats in.

An RSPCA spokesperson said: “Unfortunately, cats can be vulnerable to attacks because they are out exploring and wandering the neighbourhood.

“But there is never any excuse for causing injuries to a cat - or any other animal.

“I’d urge anyone with information or concerns about their cat to get in touch with the RSPCA on our cruelty line 0300 123 4999.”