KITCHENER - Someone who is "not very nice" is dismembering cats and police are warning pet owners to take extra care.

On July 11 and again on Tuesday, passersby found cat remains in the area of Stanley Park and Heritage Park in Kitchener. The remains were found in an intersection and near a front lawn.

Waterloo Regional Police believe the animals were intentionally dismembered by a human who's out hunting for them. "Not a very nice human," Staff Sgt. Terri Turner said. "If somebody is actively targeting cats, then we don't want anybody's pet to fall victim to that."

Police are investigating it for animal cruelty. Owners are asked to keep their pets inside and people are asked to report any suspicious activity to police.