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RSPCA warns cat owners of summer air gun attacks
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reports a 30% rise in airgun attacks on cats, with 70 incidents in 2024 and a doubling of catapult attacks this year.
- This year the RSPCA is urging cat owners to be extra vigilant after Cheshire became a hotspot for weapon attacks on cats, with 16 reports between 2022 and 2024, the charity warned.
- Last year, the RSPCA reported 70 incidents of airgun attacks on cats, up from 54 in 2023, warning the trend shows no sign of stopping.
- Between 2022 and 2024, RSPCA data show 497 incidents involving air guns, catapults, and crossbows, with 545 wild bird and 193 cat attacks reported.
- To tackle rising weapon attacks, the RSPCA has rallied police through its 'Summer Cruelty Appeal', while Kent Police launched a 'Catapult Crackdown' and Operation Lakeshot expands with Essex and Metropolitan Police.
- The RSPCA data show airgun attacks on cats increased last year to 70 incidents from 54 in 2023, with cases like Ronnie shot five times in June highlighting the ongoing trend.
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The Independent (US)RSPCA issue warning to cat owners after ‘horrific’ 30% surge in attacks
The incidents have seen cats ‘screaming in pain’ and left unable to use limbs
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