Shock moment dog walker is caught kicking Lenny the cat days before it died – as cops identify suspect
THIS is the shocking moment a dog walker booted an innocent cat that died weeks later.
The footage shows the thug appearing to berate his dog as he walks along a street in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.
He then kicks a black and white cat as he walks past – sending it flying into the air.
The animal, named Lenny, then smacks back down on the tarmac as the yob walks away.
Tragically, Lenny’s owner revealed the cat had sadly died on October 10, Mail Online reports.
Police launched a probe into the attack and confirmed they have identified the cat kicker.
Lenny’s owner said: “At first I was just gobsmacked – I was like, ‘How can you do that?’
“After it happened [Lenny] stayed in the house a lot more, didn’t want to go out. He just literally went downhill from there.”
The owner revealed they got Lenny, who was aged 20, when he was kitten and they have lived in the same house for all his life.
They said his death has left the whole family and their neighbours heartbroken.
The owner added: “‘I think I just want to know what was going around in his head to do something like that.
“For him to be allowed to keep his own dog with how he treated it in the street – I dread to think what it’s like behind closed doors.”
The attack, which was caught on a Ring Doorbell camera, unfolded just before 7am on September 16.
Warwickshire Police said: “We understand many have been left shocked and appalled by this incident and we would like you all to know that a criminal investigation is underway.
“A suspect was quickly identified and arrangements have been made to interview him.
“We will be keeping you updated on this case.”
The RSPCA has urged anyone with information to call them on 0300 123 8018.