Cat's Tail in Mailbox: Owners Seek Justice for Max

An eight-year-old tabby cat, Max, was discovered deceased in woodland near his Hull, East Yorkshire home on Friday, approximately one week after he vanished. His body was found just off a main path by a dog walker. This discovery came after his owners, Louise and Lisa, received a deeply disturbing package: Max's severed tail, which had been pushed through their letterbox five days prior.

Max disappeared from his owners' front garden on September 14. Following his disappearance, the couple put up missing posters. The discovery of his tail led them to contact the police. Investigators have collected fur samples from Max for DNA analysis as they continue to probe his death, which Louise believes was the result of a targeted 'human attack'.

The couple, who have been together for nine years, have scaled back their wedding plans following Max's death, citing their inability to celebrate. They are appealing for CCTV footage that might show activity around their property. A friend has initiated a JustGiving appeal to establish a reward fund for information leading to an arrest and conviction, which had raised £1,475 by Sunday morning. Humberside Police urge anyone with information to call 101, referencing 26*132718.