After weeks of searching Sandi Thom’s beloved cat Toots has allegedly been shot and killed by a local land owner close to the singers family home.
Toots, who appears in this year’s PDSA celebrity calendar, went missing on the 27th of February. At first the family assumed that Toots had just gone for a wander, however after a few weeks, Sandi and her family grew suspicious as rumours had been circulating of the possibility she may have been shot.
Thom employed the services of leading Pet detective agency, ‘Animal search Uk’ who specialise in finding missing pets, a full investigation was mounted.
After 6 weeks of campaigning for information, no positive news had come to light, until yesterday, a brave member of the public, who couldn’t bare to see Sandi and her family suffer any longer, called the Animal Search team on their free phone confidential number..
They confirmed the family’s suspicions, named the person who allegedly, deliberately shot, killed and disposed of Toots at a nearby spot along the banks of the West water
The police are involved.
Sandi says, “The police have confirmed it is illegal to shoot a cat, however to enable them to make an arrerst, we have to find wee Tooty’s remains, or this sickening person will get away with it”.
A close friend of the family, says the singer is absolutely devastated at the news of her beloved cat’s cruel and wrongful death and can’t believe that anyone could be so cold blooded and heart less to shoot a defenceless animal..
Sandi had been so happy that Toots had settled into the family home, after taking her up from London, and had become best friends with their 18month old puppy Holly
All Sandi wishes for now is that justice be done and that, if at all possible, the whereabouts of her precious little cat’s remains be revealed so she can be taken home and laid to rest in the dignified manner she deserves, and we can name and shame the criminal.
She urges anyone who can back up the allegations confirming this despicable Act of Cruelty, to come forward and call Animal Search UK on 08004320340, so the police have evidence to prosecute.
Sandi added, "How would this person behave, if someone walked up to his dog and shot it dead..?"
In response to ''boring'' thanks for the message, i cant help but wonder if there was a tad of sarcasm in it but never mind! as an organisation we dont control the amount of publicity that a case generates, and I'm sure most would agree that if their pet missing they would try any thing they could feasably organise to get some news. the job has high and low points and is often rewarding.
Hi Sandi, I was so sad to read of what has happened to Toots. I really hope that the person who did this gets their deserved punishment. Someone must know who did this and I hope they have the guts to come forward.
I was disgusted to read this and as an animal lover my heart goes out to you I breed rare cats and rescue unwanted unloved cats dogs and occasionally reptiles my rescue work sadly is on the increase given the current economic climate but for a low life to do this they need stringing up and frankly shooting!! I have a variety of kittens and older cats here in need of homes when the time is right you have my email peace and love
I just wanted to say thank you so much for the gig you did last night in Nantwich, even when you must be so upset about Toots. Roughly 300 people, a very exclusive concert and just the best evening. My OH and I were sat on a little ledge by the wall with a couple of our friends and we sung our way through every one of your songs. We really had such a fantastic night. You dedicated the whole concert and sang Wounded Hearts for Toots. I really hope you find who is responsible and they are made to be accountable. I have a cat of my own, and I would be completely heartbroken if anything happened to her.
If the allegations are true then i hope someone is charged but as it stands no one has been arrested no one charged so pointing fingers at someone without knowing the real truth is a fairly stupid thing to do. I t could be an innocent person that the Thom family are throwing their vitriol at so until the police actually say for definate it is who they think it is then id say dignified silence is better than this trial by media that they have created.
Sandi, It's so sad that there are people out there who would hurt a defenceless animal. What wrong did your cat ever do? These people are just cowards and weak individuals. I have a dog and I would be devestated if anything ever happened to him. Take care xxx
Sandi I am so sorry to hear about your loss. The pain must be immense, but your wee toots will always be with you in your heart. Her story has brought to the attention of many of how this cruel act is illegal yet allowed to happen and that it must be stopped. What goes around comes around, and the perpetrator of this crime will get his in time. Be strong, take care and good luck...zara
Sorry to hear about Toots. My cat is so precious to me and I can only imagine how upset you must be feeling. What an awful thing to do. I hope they catch whoever did this. If it was my cat, I dont know what I would do if I caught them! Poor Toots.
I'm really sorry to hear about your cat. My cat is my world, and if something ever happened to my handsome Samson i don't know what I'd do. I hope they get this sicko and string him up by his privates. Its heartbreaking that someone so evil could do this. My thoughts are with you. Becs
Sandi, I was saddend to read about this shocking killing of your cat, the person resonable is a complete Banger! To do this to a defenceless wee cat shows the lack of ethics & the obvious cruelity of this prize rat bag, I wish you all the best girl I know how close we become attached to our pets & how painful things are when we lose them, but to have this deed done the way it was is heart breaking. Kind regards Keith
Hope you are ok.
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