Owners of a cat have been left “deeply distressed” after their pet was shot dead in Harrogate, the Police said.
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A domestic cat (not Timmy) |
The cat, Timmy, was discovered dead by a neighbour in the Newby Crescent area of the town on 5 May.
According to officers, the pet is believed to have been shot dead with a pellet gun or an air rifle.
Spokesperson of the North Yorkshire Police said, “Understandably, Timmy’s family have been left deeply distressed following the incident”.