State troopers are investigating the taking pictures of a cat with a pellet gun this week in Oswego County, police stated.
The cat, named Blu, was present in northern Oswego County Tuesday evening. It was taken to an animal rescue group in Jefferson County.
All Creatures Big and Small Pet Rescue stated in a social media publish that the cat was shot a number of instances. The rescue’s veterinarian discovered that Blu had a minimum of 20 pellets in his physique and a wound on his neck, in accordance with the publish. He additionally had bruising on his lungs.
State troopers in Pulaski are investigating, Trooper Jennifer Jiron, a state police spokesperson, stated Friday.
The animal rescue had raised greater than $1,700 for Blu’s medical prices as for Friday.
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