Dead Cat Found in Backpack at Howard Park, Officials Believe ‘the Act was Intentional’

Village of Howard sign, February 7, 2023. PC: Fox 11 Online

HOWARD, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — An investigation is underway after a cat was found dead inside a backpack in Howard.

According to the Village of Howard in a social media post, Howard Animal Control responded to a call Wednesday from a kayaker who discovered a backpack containing a dead cat at the Deerfield Docks.

Officials say their initial investigation indicates “the act was intentional.” It is believed the backpack would have been left between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday.

The backpack found at the scene is as a small, gray carrier-style bag with mesh sides. A description of the cat is not being released publicly, the Village of Howard said on Facebook. However, it said the cat doesn’t match the description of any cats that have been reported missing.

Anyone with information about who may have left the backpack at Deerfield Docks is asked to contact Howard Animal Control Officer Matt Atkinson at (920) 530-1044 or matkinson@villageofhoward.com.