A PET rabbit was taken from its hutch, kicked to death and thrown into a neighbouring garden in what police have called a 'horrific' attack.
It was taken from the back garden of a house in Cedar Close, Louth, and was found in a neighbouring garden in Broadbank.
Two ducks were also found dead in the same street and police believe they were attacked at about the same time.
The rabbit's owner, who asked not to be named, said: "They can't be human beings to do something like that.
"How the poor rabbit must have suffered, I can't even think about it."
A witness said he saw a group of youths kicking what he thought was a white carrier bag at about 2am on Sunday, May 14.
It was only later it was found to be the rabbit.
Police Inspector Graham King said: "We are appalled by these incidents and will not tolerate such outrageous cruelty to innocent creatures.
"We are actively investigating the offences and will be speaking to a number of witnesses in the next few days."
Police said they believe the rabbit and the ducks could have been attacked by the same group of youths.
* Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious should call PC Simon Lidgard, from Louth Police Station on 01507 604744 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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