A worldwide animal rights organisation has issued a crimson alert to residents in Sompting after two cats had been shot with air rifles.
One cat was discovered with an air rifle pellet in its leg, whereas one other was discovered with a pellet in its lung.
The incidents occurred throughout the identical week in The Lawns, Sompting and are believed to be linked, police mentioned.
Both cats are recovering.
PETA has responded to the incident with a ‘red alert’, calling all residents within the space to maintain their cats indoors.
A spokesperson for the organisation mentioned: “In addition to risking being injured – either by accident or by the cruel and deliberate actions of callous people – cats who are allowed to roam outdoors are in danger of ingesting poison, contracting fatal diseases, becoming lost, and facing many other hazards.”
PETA vp of programmes, Elisa Allen, added: “The horrific injuries these cats have sustained is a reminder that it’s never safe to let our animal companions outdoors unattended, even for ‘just a minute’.
“Cats count on us to protect them, and the best way to do that is by keeping them safe indoors.”
Jasmine Giles’ cat, Teddy, was one of many pets injured within the space. He survived, however Ms Giles mentioned he’s nonetheless struggling and ‘can hardly walk’.
She added: “Whoever has done this to him needs to be found so someone else doesn’t have to go through the pain we have been through knowing someone has intentionally hurt him.”
Police have requested anybody with details about the incidents to report it on-line or name 101 quoting serial 972 of 15/10.
