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Community Vigil Seeks Justice for Hull’s Missing Rescue Cat
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The Vigil for Max
More than 100 residents gathered at night outside the flat on Appleton Road in west Hull to honour Max, a tabby rescue cat whose tail was discovered in the building’s communal letterbox. Attendees lit candles and placed them beneath the tree Max favored, wrapping yellow ribbons with tributes. Organisers and neighbours described the gathering as a show of solidarity against animal cruelty and a means of keeping Max’s memory alive.
Timeline of the Incident
- September 14 – Owners Louise and Lisa last saw Max playing in the shared garden of their flat.
- September 19 – The cat’s white-tipped tail was found lodged in the communal letterbox; later that day, Max’s body was located in a woodland near Crocorner Road. The following night, the candle-lit vigil was held.
Community Response and Fundraising
Lisa launched a JustGiving campaign to raise funds for “justice for Max.” At the time of reporting, more than 130 donors had contributed roughly £1,500. Several local residents travelled from outside Hull, including Lydia D’Aulerio, who drove over three hours to attend. Many cat owners expressed heightened reluctance to let pets outdoors after the incident.
Police Investigation
Hull police confirmed that officers responded to reports of a cat’s tail being pushed through the letterbox at around 12:30 p.m. on September 19. The force stated that an investigation was launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and that officers were coordinating with relevant partner organisations. Police also asked anyone with information to contact the non-emergency number 101.
Broader Context
The case highlights a wider issue of missing pets in the United Kingdom; the National Peter Reigster estimates that more than 15,000 pet cats are unaccounted for at any given time. The community’s response underscores growing public concern over animal welfare and the desire for thorough investigative action.