NParks says white Marsiling community cat found with black residue doing well, no evidence of cruelty
A veterinarian who treated the cat observed that it was in a dirty condition.
The National Parks Board (NParks) has determined that a community cat named Bai Bai, a white feline living in the Marsiling industrial estate, was not subjected to any cruelty despite the discovery of black residue on its body. Around July 26, cat feeders found the 10-year-old cat, believed to initially have black oil on its ears and eyes, which prevented it from opening its eyes. The feeders reported their concerns to the authorities.
In an August 7 statement, NParks Group Director of Enforcement and Investigation Jessica Kwok mentioned that the cat exhibited a dirty condition, and a veterinarian treating Bai Bai confirmed this. However, the residue turned out to be washable with water, dispelling the notion that it was oil. Bai Bai was otherwise in good health.
NParks concluded that there was no evidence to suggest any act of cruelty, as community cats typically live in open environments and their living conditions may not meet the same standards as pet cats.
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