Jester, a Bengal, suffered 'horrendous injuries' and was found in an 'awful state'
A Bengal cat suffered horrendous injuries when he was shot with a pellet gun on New Year's Eve.
The poor animal, called Jester, became paralysed and had to be rushed to a vets for treatment after the shooting in Flint .
RSPCA Cymru have appealed for anyone with information about the shooting to come forward.
The charity was called after Jester was found with his back legs collapsed.
He was taken to a local veterinary practice for urgent treatment, where his legs were found to have become paralysed.
He has a pellet near his spine, and is continuing to undergo veterinary care.
Jester’s shooting follows reports of another suspected shooting in the Min Awel area of Flint in December.
He has a pellet near his spine, and is continuing to undergo veterinary care.
Jester’s shooting follows reports of another suspected shooting in the Min Awel area of Flint in December.
Kia Thomas, RSPCA inspector, said: "Poor Jester has suffered a terrible ordeal, with his back legs badly impacted.
"We hope his condition improves.
"It is unthinkable why somebody would look to shoot a cat in this way.
"It is unthinkable why somebody would look to shoot a cat in this way.
"This sorry incident is another timely reminder as to the shocking damage a pellet gun can do.
“Another shooting incident is understood to have taken place in the Min Awel area of Flint recently, so we are very concerned.
“The circumstances behind Jester’s shooting are not clear, and we urge any member of the public with information to contact our inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”
Jester’s owner, Tina Lane, said: "We are so saddened by this incident, and the damage that has been caused to Jester. His veterinary treatment is continuing, and he has been referred to a specialist.
"The local community have been hugely supportive to us after the shooting, and we hope information will come to light to help find out what has happened."
“Another shooting incident is understood to have taken place in the Min Awel area of Flint recently, so we are very concerned.
“The circumstances behind Jester’s shooting are not clear, and we urge any member of the public with information to contact our inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018.”
Jester’s owner, Tina Lane, said: "We are so saddened by this incident, and the damage that has been caused to Jester. His veterinary treatment is continuing, and he has been referred to a specialist.
"The local community have been hugely supportive to us after the shooting, and we hope information will come to light to help find out what has happened."
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