A cat owner has issued a warning after their cat came home covered in oil and tar for the second time in three days.
The owner posted anonymously on the Facebook page Spotted Spalding warning other pet owners to be aware.
It said: "Watch out cat owners in the Pennygate and Pilgrims Way area of Spalding.
"Our cat has had oil or tar thrown over him twice in the last three days. It has taken a lot of washing to get this out if his coat. It&apos;s so cruel."
The post received a lot of attention on social media with many residents saying they were outraged over what had happened.
Mary-Ann Featherstone said: "Poor kitty - I always keep mine in all the time, I hope it doesn&apos;t affect it&apos;s skin and I hope the scum who have done this gets found.
"This has happened in Boston too and it is heartbreaking."
Louise Drobac said: "Poor little fluffy. I would keep your cat in now if it&apos;s happened more than once."
However, other residents think that it may have been caused by the cat climbing under cars.
Sarah Griggs said: "My cat went missing a few years back and came back covered in the same sort of stuff.
"I took him to the vets and it turned out it was the anti-theft gloop they put on walls and fences.
"Maybe your cat has come into contact with some on a route he frequently takes."
Tim Newell said: "Probably been climbing under oily car or van. Ours used to sleep in the engine bay or wheelarch of our car as it&apos;s warm."