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Cat Shot in Norton, RSPCA Seeks Answers
21 May
Summary
- Young cat died after being shot, with fragments suggesting a .22 rifle.
- Owners found the injured cat unable to use hind legs, suspecting a car accident.
- RSPCA urges vigilance in Norton and asks for information regarding the incident.
A distressing incident has prompted an appeal for information from the RSPCA after a young female cat was shot and subsequently had to be euthanized in North Yorkshire. The grey and white tabby was discovered by her owners on May 5th, unable to use her hind legs, having been missing for a week.
Initial concerns suggested a car accident, but a veterinary examination revealed a gunshot wound to the abdomen and a shattered femur. Fragments recovered indicated the cat was likely shot with a live round from a .22 rifle. Despite emergency surgery, the cat had to be put to sleep on medical advice the following day.
The RSPCA is urging pet owners in the Welham Road, Whitewall Corner Hill, and surrounding areas of Norton to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the police. This incident is part of a larger trend, with the charity having received nearly 500 reports of weapon attacks on animals in the past three years.
