A so-called animal rights campaigner has sought revenge on his estranged wife by putting their pet cat in a tumble dryer.
Jilted lover seeks revenge by tumble drying pet cat
Martyn Birchall from Chorley, Lancashire was so distraught following his split from his wife of 30 years that he put Rosie - the cat - in the drying machine while his spouse was at work.
Evidently, cats do have nine lives and the unfortunate kitty survived the abuse.
Birchall has reportedly been convicted of animal cruelty and fined £270 plus £327 costs, according to The Times newspaper.