HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA – August 13, 2020– Hollister Police Animal Care and Services is seeking information regarding a cat that was shot with a pellet gun on July 26, 2020.
On August 7, 2020 Animal control officers were contacted by a citizen whose cat was shot by a pellet gun on July 26, 2020; sometime between the hours of 10:00am and 12:30pm in the Powell and C Street area. The owner of the cat did not witness the incident but had found the cat near its residence with several bloody wounds. The cat was taken to a local veterinary clinic where two pellets were located and removed surgically. Thankfully, the cat is expected to make a full recovery.
Intentionally inflicting injury or causing pain or suffering to an animal can be charged as a felony crime. A conviction for felony animal abuse is punishable in state prison for up to three years.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Animal Control Officer Morris at Hollister Police Animal Care and Services (831) 636-4320. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
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Prepared by: Kara Ells, Animal Control Supervisor
Approved by: Carlos Reynoso, Interim Chief of Police
