Pets
Putnam SPCA Investigates Death Of Cat Killed By Arrow
The body of the stray cat, who was fed by Nimham Road residents, was found by one Monday morning.
PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — The Putnam County SPCA is investigating the death of a cat found with an arrow through its neck, in the Town of Kent.
The cat, a known stray fed by residents of Nimham Road, was found on the property of 241 Nimham Road early in the morning on Monday.
The cat was last seen alive by the resident two days earlier on Saturday.
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The Putnam County SPCA Law Enforcement Division responded to the call by the concerned resident and transported the animal's body to Guardian Veterinary Specialists in Brewster.
The arrow, a Terminator Select 6075, was removed and the body was further examined. The fletching and arrow point both appear to have been cut off, so the arrow was just a shaft.
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The cat was a non-neutered male, possibly 1-2 years old, domestic short-hair, gray/white in color.
It is illegal to shoot, kill or poison feral cats and is a Class A Misdemeanor.
Anyone with information on who might have shot and killed this cat is asked to please contact the Putnam County SPCA. Calls can remain anonymous. Putnam County SPCA 24 Hour Hotline – 845-520-6915.
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