Cat left brain damaged after being shot with pellet gun in Hartshill
Toto had to have one of his eyes removed
Last updated 9th Jun 2022
A cat is recovering with brain damage and entering a new life with only one eye after being shot in the head by a pellet gun in Stoke-on-Trent.
Police were called shortly before 12.30pm on Tuesday (7 June) to a residential property on Hartshill Road.
The cat’s owner reported the animal being hurt on Monday (6 June) and was taken to the vets to receive emergency medical treatment.
Thankfully, the cat, called Toto, who is two-years-and-seven-months-old, is now recovering from the injury at home.
Detective Inspector Scott McGrath of Stoke-on-Trent South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This is a highly distressing crime that caused serious injury to a defenceless animal.
“I would encourage anyone who knows anything about this offence to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
The cat’s owner reported the animal being hurt on Monday (6 June) and was taken to the vets to receive emergency medical treatment.
Thankfully, the cat, called Toto, who is two-years-and-seven-months-old, is now recovering from the injury at home.
Detective Inspector Scott McGrath of Stoke-on-Trent South Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “This is a highly distressing crime that caused serious injury to a defenceless animal.
“I would encourage anyone who knows anything about this offence to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Officers are now appealing for information and are currently conducting local inquiries in the area.
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