Police are investigating after a cat was shot.
It happened overnight between Saturday 17 August and Sunday 18 August near Cropton, Pickering.
The injured cat managed to return home.
A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “A vet later confirmed that the cat appeared to have been shot by a shotgun cartridge as it had numerous pellets within its body.
“The cat survived and is recovering while being cared for by its owners.
“We’re appealing for information about the incident.”
If you can help police, you can contact them on the numbers below.
How to help the police
- Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Louise Neville-Beck
- Email Louise Neville-Beck here
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via the website
- Quote reference number 12240153064
