Cat abducted, shaved, branded with swastika

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The search is on for the people who shaved a family cat in Christchurch and marked a swastika on its back.

Christchurch woman Jess McGiffin found her cat, Turbo, late last night with a shaved head and vivid drawings on its back.

She said the attack has left her shaken and she was appealing to the public for more information.

"(If you know anything), come forward and let us know," said Ms McGiffin.

"It'd be nice to know who did it, you know, rather than feeling unsafe in your own home. I can't even let my cat outside now."

Ms McGiffin said she is grateful for the hundreds of messages of support on Facebook.