Whampoa community cat allegedly violently killed, residents call for 'justice to be served'

Field Field was an orange community cat who called Block 78 Lorong Limau, in the Whampoa Dew estate, home.

She was a chill cat who was loved by residents and visitors alike, and who bore a striking resemblance to cartoon character Garfield.

In two posts on Oct. 7 and Oct. 8, a resident in the area, who goes by the surname Loh, confirmed news of Field Field's passing.

She also called for justice to be served after the cat was allegedly killed by a person.

Field Field's death

Field Field's body was discovered in the early hours of Oct. 7.

After being informed of a dead ginger cat in a grass field, one of her feeders — Auntie April — found her body opposite the playground.

A mobile pet service was called, and told the feeders that it appeared from the injuries as though the cat had fallen from height.

Loh later found out about the incident and went down to see if the feeders needed help, she told Mothership.

"[Field Field was] calm and zen, super chillax, chonky, [who] is very sociable as well," she said.

"It will instantly make you smile to see such a cutie pie... We miss [her] so much."

In tribute

In tribute to Field Field, Loh shared photos of the feline in her better days, as well as a video captioned "Field Field we will miss you".

"Field Field brought so much joy, love, and warmth into everyone’s lives. She was a chill cat that did no harm," she wrote.

"The person responsible has been caught, and I sincerely hope that justice will be served."

"A mere slap on the wrist is not enough for the heartbreak and trauma inflicted upon Field Field."

Loh also posted several photos of Field Field after her death, in which she was placed in a bag and surrounded by flowers.

Her mouth was bloody and several wounds could be seen along her orange fur.

She wrote that she was "hesitant" to post these images as she wanted her to be remembered positively, but was urged to share the photos to raise awareness.

"Field Field may not have had a voice other than her lovely meow, but I hope we can be her voice," Loh said.

In memory

Users took to the comments section of one of the Facebook posts to express their condolences.

One user, Melissa Chua, remembered Field Field as a "fixture at Block 78" who was loved by residents and visitors.

"You bravely overcame surgery and continued to live your best life, roaming the void deck and graciously accepting treats from those you comforted, offering them quiet moments of cat therapy with your gentle presence," she wrote in a comment.

"The area will never be the same without you, and it hurts so much to know you'll never be chilling on this wooden bench or using your favourite litter spot by the playground again."

Currently, a small memorial corner has been set up at one of Field Field's favourite areas, featuring photos of the feline and flowers.

Plans for a proper send-off are underway.

Incidents

On Oct. 7, a 25-year-old man was charged for allegedly throwing a cat off a Housing and Development Board (HDB) flat at Block 78 Lorong Limau.

He was alleged to have kicked a cat and stepped on its head multiple times inside a HDB lift, before throwing it down from the 38th floor of the block.

Mothership understands that he was arrested amid investigations into an earlier case of four community cats in Toa Payoh being allegedly slashed between Sep. 20 and Sep. 23.

However, it was not mentioned in court what his involvement was.

The National Parks Board (NParks) is investigating.

Top image from Loh/Facebook