Reward More Than Triples For Info About Cat Shooting In Patterson

PUTNAM COUNTY, NY — The New York State Humane Association, working with the Putnam County SPCA, is offering an additional $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for shooting Kiwi, a 3-year-old neutered orange Tabby cat in Patterson, around Aug. 20.

"The individual/s responsible for this cruel crime must be brought to justice," said Patricia Valusek, chairperson of the New York State Humane Association.

Kiwi appeared to have been shot with an airgun pellet firearm in the vicinity of Bullet Hole Road, Fair Street or Highview Drive. The cat sustained a serious, painful injury — the metal projectile entered his abdomen, and must be surgically removed, SPCA officials said.

Kiwi’s shocked owner had already offered a $500 reward for information leading to the discovery and conviction of the person or people who shot the cat, and a concerned citizen had added $250.

Should you have any questions or need further information please contact the Putnam County SPCA at 845-520-6915.