Welfare
group Cats Protection has launched an online petition to urge the Government to
demand that air gun owners have permits
This
black and white cat was left blind after being shot seven times with an air
gun.
Billy
was one of at least 202 moggies shot at by abusers in the UK last year.
And 90
per cent of reported attacks happened in England and Wales, where air guns are
not licensed.
Now
welfare group Cats Protection has launched an online petition to urge the
Government to follow Scotland and Northern Ireland which demand that air gun
owners have permits, Sunday People reports.
An
x-ray of Billy showing the pellets
Cats
Protection’s Jacqui Cuff said: “The reality of an air gun attack on a cat is
horrific.
“We
found 44 per cent of UK vets treated cats attacked by air guns last year, and
46 per cent of cases proved fatal. That’s around half of cats dying from their
injuries.
“Those
who survive endure considerable suffering. Owners can face upset and huge vet
bills.”
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She
added: “Cats and other animals in England and Wales are vulnerable to being the
victim of an air gun attack because there is nothing to stop air guns falling
into the wrong hands.”
Billy
was taken to a vet after being found injured by a passer-by.
One eye
had to be removed and he was left blind in his other eye.
Thousands
of villagers sling cow dung at each other in strange street fight for ‘good
health and prosperity’
X-rays
showed his whole body and head were peppered with air gun pellets. Four had
penetrated his skull and it is thought he had been injured for several days.
Thankfully
Billy, who is thought to be five years old, has found himself an owner, Emily
Doyle, of Heathfield, East Sussex. And he has learned to cope with his blindness.
From the desk of:Animal Rights Association of Nigeria-07040303030
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/cat-left-blinded-after-being-10184227
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