Police in Longmont are investigating a disturbing case involving a family’s cat that was killed and dumped in a river. The owners say the cat’s GPS collar helped lead them right to the scene, but unfortunately, it was moments too late.

Basil and Parsley aren’t like most cats.

“They kind of defied what cats do. They like hiking and biking and have this full sense of this fullness of life. Particularly with Basil,” explained owner Holly Mathews.

She adopted the cats with her boyfriend Travis while they lived in Norway during the pandemic.

“They are indoor/outdoor cats. I was never willing to take that away from them after we moved here,” she said.

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