A MISSING kitten was killed after vandals doctored posters to read “Wanted: Dead or Alive”.
Tragic Mr Tickles (above) was gunned down with an air rifle by a concerned resident who feared the moggy posed a threat to the local community.
The six-month-old pet’s bloodied corpse was left on distraught owner Chris Beard's step after the tragic misunderstanding.
IT worker Chris, 35, of Stockport, Cheshire, said: “Mr Tickles had the sweetest nature and wouldn't have hurt, a fly
“I put up several posters saying ‘Wanted’ but not offering a reward and some callous bastard doctored them, bringing about Mr Tickles’ untimely death.”
Sobbing Chris added: “I’ll never be able to replace my beloved kitten but, hopefully, other people with missing ...