The Kerrville Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a cat was shot with a pellet gun on Friday evening. (Kerrville Police Department)
KERRVILLE, Texas – The Kerrville Police Department is investigating an animal cruelty case after a cat was shot with a pellet gun on Friday evening.
In a Facebook post, police said the cat was shot by an unknown person sometime between 8 and 10 p.m. at Rio Robles RV Park near Rio Robles and Buena Vista drives in Kerrville.
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Photos posted by the department appear to show the cat was shot in the face. Police said the shooting is considered a third-degree felony.
The cat has received medical treatment through Kerrville Pets Alive, according to police.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Kerrville Police Department at 830-257-8181 and reference Case No. 2501812.
Andrea K. Moreno is a Digital Journalist at KSAT. She graduated from Texas State University with an electronic media degree and a minor in psychology. She also attended San Antonio College, where she held several positions at The Ranger, now known as The Sundial, for three years.