Haute Savoie Cat Burglars strike again

Cat owners beware. So far this year, over 700 cats have been reported missing (presumed stolen) from Haute Savoie, with Morzine, Cluses and Thonon-les-Bains bearing the brunt of the thefts.

As for the subsequent fate of our feline friends, local fingers point to the Swiss Tannery trade, and the sale of leather accessories to the wealthy. The prolific nature of this busines is seemingly due to the fact that each cat is worth just 23 euros each to the Swiss Tanners, who legally skin 10,000 cats per year according to Le Point magazine.