Police are investigating after a pet cat was found hanged in Sebastopol Friday night.
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Ballarat Police believe the cat went missing on Friday before being found hanged at a nearby address later that evening.
The cat's owner Yasmine Johnson-Chan warned Sebastopol residents to keep a close eye on their pets in a Facebook post on Saturday.
"My partner and myself would like to put a message out for anyone in the Sebastopol area to make sure you keep your fur babies inside. Specifically around the Coles end of Yarrowee Street," the post said.
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"We received the unfortunate call from a neighbour after she found our cat purposefully hanged.
"Salem was a sociable cat who had made friends with some of our neighbours, returned home each night, had a collar with our contact information and we never received a complaint. He was extremely loved and this has caused many people pain."
Investigations into the incident are ongoing and the RSPCA has been notified.
In a statement to The Courier, the RSPCA confirmed it had received a cruelty report about a cat in Sebastopol.
"This case is now an open investigation and therefore we cannot provide further comment at this time," the statement said.
"Anyone who has concerns about the welfare of an animal is encouraged to make a report to our Inspectorate via our website at www.rspcavic.org/report or by calling us on 9224 2222."
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
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