I don’t agree, we should never accept the day when we cannot allow cats outdoors because of sadists. Cats love and are meant to be outdoors if anyone tortures cats or any other domestic animal then they need to face the consequences.

Incidentally I have had response from the RSPCA who confirm they will be contacting the Sunday Times. They have had a very large response from the public to Mr Liddles article but are urging the public to write to the editor and press complaints commission also.