A beloved Sliema street cat will have to retire from its home in Independence Gardens after a dog attack left it with serious injuries. For years, the cat named Bobby was a staple presence on the Sliema promenade and would embrace the affection of hundreds of passers-by daily as it sat on practically the same bench. Volunteer cat feeders who look after the Sliema colony said they had been alerted about the attack on Monday after a pedestrian who witnessed the attack made contact with them. Bobby was allegedly mauled by a Chow Chow at around 7.30 am. Shortly after, a feeder arrived on site and found the cat “crying in agony” with pictures showing the usually calm and friendly animal emaciated and covered in blood. Volunteers rushed him to the vet where its wounds were treated. Images show Bobby’s orange fur partially shaved and with stitches along its paw and chest. Bobby after he was found by feeders on Monday The volunteers said they have filed a police report about the incident and are urging anyone with any further information to contact them. Due to the nature of Bobby’s injuries, its carers decided it was time to find it a permanent home and get it off the...
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