A Malaysian cat owner has shared her grief after a monkey allegedly entered her fenced compound and fatally attacked her pet, prompting netizens to warn others to keep pets indoors and alert wildlife authorities.
A MALAYSIAN cat owner has shared her heartbreak after a monkey allegedly entered her fenced home and attacked her pet, leaving the cat dead.
The incident was shared by a Threads user, who said she had been feeling extremely upset and distressed throughout the day following the loss.
In her post, she claimed that a monkey had entered the fenced area of her home and bitten her cat to death.
She also said she had never seen the animal around her house before the incident.
“Today, I have been feeling extremely down and very sad throughout the day. A monkey entered through my gate and bit my cat to death. I had never seen this animal around my house before,” she wrote.
The incident prompted other social media users to urge pet owners to exercise greater caution, particularly when monkeys are spotted in residential areas.
One user advised the owner to keep all her cats indoors, warning that the monkeys might return.
“If something dangerous like this has happened, it is better to keep all your cats inside the house. These monkeys may repeat this behaviour when they see other cats,” the user wrote.
Another user warned that monkeys could be aggressive and advised people against feeding them.
“Monkeys are aggressive animals and do not like competitors. Avoid feeding them,” the commenter said.
Another commenter urged the owner to seek assistance from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan), highlighting the potential danger to children.
“Oh my God. That’s so cruel. You should call Perhilitan because they can be dangerous and may attack children,” the commenter wrote.
Meanwhile, another user shared a tip from their father, suggesting that the smell of shrimp paste (belacan) could help deter monkeys.
“A tip from my dad: You can place shrimp paste around your surroundings because monkeys, macaques and similar animals dislike the smell,” the commenter wrote.
The incident has triggered concern among pet owners, with social media users reminding the public to remain cautious around wildlife and take precautions to protect their pets.
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