Looking for Ali-cat

The Cat killer is still on the loose. His score is 17 now. He destroyed our newest acquisition after watching us play together as I raked the leaves. Half an hour later he'd vanished and, next day, the blackboard had another cat's head up. Then the hero left town for 3 weeks. Here is a photo of our dog and his mate. I didn't think an animal would remember for this long...

Searching for Ali-cat.

Bandit's at the back door

trying to come in,

grabbing my attention

with his silly grin.

He's searching for his playmate,

his partner in crime,

knows he should be here -

this dog can tell the time.

But Ali-cat has vanished,

he's just another score

upon a killer's blackboard

and oh, our hearts are sore

to see our hopeful Bandit

searching for his mate,

prowling 'round the garden,

peering through the gate.

Three weeks ago it happened

and still he's looking for

the company of Ali-cat

who's not here anymore.

How to tell this loyal dog

his little friend is dead,

killed by a sick human

who'se not right in the head?