Some horrible bastard has shot my cat in the eye

[McDougal]

Went out this morning as usual and I thought it was a little odd that I hadn't seen him at the window wanting to be in....then DH finds him outside hiding with a bloody eye. Literally dripping blood.

We took him off to the vet and just had a phone call informing us that the bleeding and swelling was caused by a shotgun pellet. I just can't get my head around why someone would want to shoot an innocent animal.

We're picking him up once we've picked DD up from nursery and GDP can get here but I feel like I'm in shock. My poor little Mac

[SweetChickadee]

[Sparklingbrook]

That is horrible.

Could they save his eye?

[LordRothermereBlackshirtCunt]

God, that's awful. I would be devastated. The absolute bastards.

[BernardsarenotalwaysSaints]

Oh I'm so sorry. My lovely old cat was shot in his side. My ndn found him under one of her shrubs acting folorn so popped him round to me. It's only when she handed him over we saw the blood. The vet removed the pellets & he had strong antibiotics for a week & was then back to his usual arsey self. I hope Mac recovers well! &

[McDougal]

Yes, luckily. Sorry, should have said that in my OP. They've removed the pellet and he has an ulcer where it had been rubbing but they think he has full movement in his eye. Anti inflammatory injection already done and we have to take him back for another tomorrow.

They're hopeful that will be it. And I really hope so too. He's the only pet we never got insurance for too, typical.

[Expecting2017]

Evil bastards.

[Soubriquet]

poor cat!! Have you reported it?

Hope he recovers soon

[McDougal]

Oh that's awful Bernards. What possesses people to do horrible things like this??!

We have a feeling it might be the son of a neighbour but obviously we can't prove anything.

He only ever goes in our garden as he's such a timid thing

[McDougal]

No we haven't reported it as yet as only back from the vet not long ago.

How do you go about reporting things like this? There are quite a few cats around here and never heard of anything like this happening.

Sick fuckers

[VerySadInside]

How old is the suspect? Could you force a confession by convincing him you can get ballistics done? I would definitely talk to the police.

[hmcAsWas]

Poor cat - how awful.

A pregnant Bengal cat was shot and killed locally yesterday .....there are some sick people around

[McDougal]

HMC that's awful. Poor poor cat.

I think the son is late teens, 6' and surly. I don't think I'd get fat approaching him as I know I'd lose my shit.

DH is going to speak to the dad later once we've got Mac back. I know they'll deny it but you can hear them shooting at a target in their garden all the time so not sure who else it could be.

[McDougal]

*get far. Don't think I'd get fat either

[paddypants13]

Your poor cat. I'm so glad he looks like he will make a full recovery. There really are some bastards in the world.

[NameChange30]

Your poor cat
Don't talk to the neighbour!! I don't think it's likely to achieve anything other than maybe an argument.
Just report to the police and they can take it further if they want. I'm sure attacking an animal like that is a crime.

[Toddlerteaplease]

[SuburbanRhonda]

I suppose there's a slim chance they shot him accidentally. But anyone with an ounce of humanity would have let you know.

[Lomas16]

My first post so shocked about the cat being shot cant believe it if it was my son i would go mad

[Oldraver]

How horrible...there have been cats shot going back 12 years where I live...all along a small road. The police dont seem to give a shit

[TheMysteriousJackelope]

If they shoot in their garden it is possible a pellet came past the fence and hit your cat. It is more likely them than anyone else if your cat rarely leaves your garden.

I'd report it to the police as if this was an accidental shooting next time it could be you or your children being shot in the eye. The police may not care about cats, they should care about irresponsible people shooting BB guns in their garden.

I'd also contact the RSPCA to see if they have advice on how to handle reporting this.

[TheMysteriousJackelope]

Meant to have 'accidentally came past your fence' in my post above.

[WatcherOfTheNight]

McDougle this is awful!
Poor Mac
I'd ring the non emergency police line for advice,I think I'd loose it knocking their door.

What kind of person shoots a cat?!?! Horrific

[Goldfishjane]

oh I am so sorry to hear this.

poor cat.

I hope you find the fecker who did it.

[UrsulaPandress]

Bastards.

Hope puss is ok.

[Soubriquet]

Non emergency police would be a good start yes

And RSPCA