Pet cat shot with air gun
REWARD: An animal lover is offering a reward for information after her pet cat was shot by an air gun.
One-year-old Merlin was shot on the bottom of his stomach last weekend.
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Margaret Astle with her pet cat Merlin.
His owners Margaret and Ray Astle, of Sussex Drive, Kidsgrove, say they are appalled at what has happened.
Mrs Astle, who is a Staffordshire county councillor for Kidsgrove and Talke, said: "At first I thought he had caught a chill in the snow because he seemed a bit lifeless and was sleeping a lot.
"I was absolutely horrified when the vet examined him and said he had been shot.
"I don't know who would want to do such a thing to an animal.
"It's just lucky we took him to the vets when we did."
Mrs Astle is offering a £50 reward for anyone who comes forward with information about who shot her cat.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kidsgrove police station on 0300 123 4455.
2 Comments
by Warren, Stoke on Trent
Monday, February 16 2009, 7:10PM
“Thats a good looking little cat, hope Merlins feeling better soon. I thingk the scum who did this need shooting with a air gun, grow up, sick doppy git.”
by Mick, Chesterton
Monday, February 16 2009, 2:34PM
“Lets hope that Merlin makes a full recovery,and that the coward that hurt this beautiful cat is brought to justice.”