Scottish SPCA plea after cat shot dead in Fife

Thursday, 1 May 2014 11:33

An animal charity is appealing for information after a cat was shot dead with an airgun in Kirkcaldy.

The SSPCA was alerted on Tuesday when Casper, a white tom cat, was found dead in a wooded area near his home in Ailsa Grove. Senior Inspector Steven Gray says the cat's owners became concerned when he didn't return home on Monday night. He's urging other cat owners to be on their guard after a post-mortem examination found an air pellet in Casper's stomach. Inspector Gray says the incident highlights why the Scottish Government should implement the licensing of airguns as soon as possible. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999 or Police Scotland on 101.