The head of one cat and the carcass of another found at Vista Verde Park in Norwalk in the past week have Southeast Area Animal Control authorities concerned and asking residents to keep a close eye on their pets and their neighborhoods.
Patrols at the park, located in the 11400 block of Ratliffe St., have been increased to daily rounds following the two gruesome discoveries, Animal Control authorities said Monday.
The first incident involved the June 14th discovery of the head of a domestic short haired orange and white tabby. It was found in the grassy area of the park and none of the body was found nor were there any signs of trauma.
The second incident involved the discovery of a carcass -- the head and hind quarters -- on June 20th, officials said. It also was an orange and white tabby and its remains were found in the grassy area of the park as well, said SEAACA Capt. Aaron Reyes.
"The second (most recent) cat carcass appears consistent with a coyote attack," Reyes said. "The first is perplexing us. It's unusual to have only the head of a cat found, especially without any other signs of trauma or struggle...."
Anyone who visited the park recently or who lives nearby and has seen anything suspicious is asked to call the animal control agency's Investigations Division, at 562-803-3301, Ext. 224.
"We're looking to speak with folks who have seen coyotes or stray dogs in the park or running nearby," Reyes added. "We're also interested in ... anyone seen in the park recently (who) appeared suspicious."
Patrols at the park, located in the 11400 block of Ratliffe St., have been increased to daily rounds following the two gruesome discoveries, Animal Control authorities said Monday.
The first incident involved the June 14th discovery of the head of a domestic short haired orange and white tabby. It was found in the grassy area of the park and none of the body was found nor were there any signs of trauma.
The second incident involved the discovery of a carcass -- the head and hind quarters -- on June 20th, officials said. It also was an orange and white tabby and its remains were found in the grassy area of the park as well, said SEAACA Capt. Aaron Reyes.
"The second (most recent) cat carcass appears consistent with a coyote attack," Reyes said. "The first is perplexing us. It's unusual to have only the head of a cat found, especially without any other signs of trauma or struggle...."
Anyone who visited the park recently or who lives nearby and has seen anything suspicious is asked to call the animal control agency's Investigations Division, at 562-803-3301, Ext. 224.
"We're looking to speak with folks who have seen coyotes or stray dogs in the park or running nearby," Reyes added. "We're also interested in ... anyone seen in the park recently (who) appeared suspicious."
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