FOUR kittens were left orphaned after seven cats were poisoned, leaving the community of Hanover Park filled with shock and disgust.

On Monday 6 February, Shafiek Gamiet was informed by neighbours that the stray cats had been poisoned. This happened after he fed them.

According to Gamiet, the poison was thrown onto the roof of a nearby building.

A community member suspects that the cats had been tricked into eating poisonous food as they would respond to anyone calling “kitty”.

He called Gamiet when he found the cats in his backyard. “The cats were foaming at the mouth” says Gamiet.

Two cats survived the horrible ordeal one male and a pregnant female.

Cape of Good Hope SPCA Inspector Fagan Vollenhoven, who conducted an on-site investigation on Tuesday, says one of the seven cats was found dead and the remaining six were collected by another animal welfare organisation.

A concerned resident said that she is sickened by people not looking after their pets.

Anyone with relevant information can contact the SPCA on (021)7004158/59 or on 0833261604 after hours.

Owners who suspect that their pets may have been poisoned must seek veterinary attention at their local vet, the SPCA or at the nearest animal welfare organisation and report the incident to the police station or the SPCA.