A PET cat was left with serious injuries after it was shot with an air rifle near Ulverston.
Cumbria Police are investigating the incident which occured on March 18 in Swarthmoor.
A force spokesperson said: "Persons unknown have used an air rifle to shoot and maim a cat resulting in serious injury."
Anyone with information should contact PC Nixon on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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