NATCHEZ — Animal control officials are warning residents two dogs reportedly mauled a cat in the downtown area.

Animal control officer Randy Myers said he received a report from a resident who said two golden retrievers or a similar breed of dog mauled a cat in the area of Stanton Hall on High Street.

“That’s why we have a leash law, to keep that kind of thing from happening,” he said.

Myers said he patrolled Tuesday for the dogs but did not find them.

Anyone with information about the dogs can contact the animal control office at 601-442-6452.