COLONA, Ill. (KWQC) – The Colona Police Department says that 3 cats were killed after being discovered, shot.
On Saturday, May 13, Colona officers were dispatched to a call at a Colona mobile home park for a report of a cat that had actually been hurt, according to a media release from CPD. Upon arrival officers discovered 2 cats that had actually been struck with a little projectile, and a 3rd cat that was later on discovered dead on scene.
Officers said the 2 other hurt cats received veterinary care, however later on passed away from their injuries.
“In light of the very unfortunate events we thought it would be a good time to educate residents and remind them of the ordinance we have regarding animals running at large,” specified a Facebook post from CPD. “In no way does an innocent pet deserve cruel treatment or to lose their life at the hands of someone trying to harm them. We are animal lovers here at Colona PD and most of us have adopted a pet or two… or three from our shelter.”
Officers likewise specified that they have actually heard a great deal of reference to the reality that individuals have “outside cats”.
Officers provided the following recommendations to this stating, we have regulations in location for factors to safeguard our animals. We do not enable ‘outside cats’, all animals should be kept inside or when outside they should be on a leash or in their owners enjoy and manage. This regulation remains in location to keep your family pet safe and safeguard them from the damage of wild animal predators, lorries, illness and avoids your family pet from being a problem to next-door neighbors. It likewise avoids your cat from adding to the feral cat neighborhood, officers said.
We likewise highly dissuade setting food out for the “outside cats” this motivates feral cats to collect and grow in your area not to discuss draws in racoons and other varmints to your patio, officers continued to state. If you move, please make certain your animals choose you and if you cannot take them with you please be accountable and make plans with location humane societies to help you.
Leaving cats behind once again fuels the feral cat problem we are dealing with, officers concluded.
Detective Hull is presently working this case and if anybody knows they are asked to call Colona Police Department 309-792-1511, officers said.
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