My friend's neighbor shoots her cat with a bb gun?

Question

Her other neighbor saw it happen, and her cat does have a wound. How punishable is this by law?

Answer 1

report it to da police! they would give it to a better owner. itll be da best thing to do to da cat.

Answer 2

The animal lover in my says shoot the person with a BB gun repeatable and ask them how they like it.

The logical thinker says call the law enforcement and get the guy/gal arrested. Also make sure the cat isn't any where near the person shooting it

Answer 3

Animal cruelty. There are laws everywhere. Call the police to report it.

Answer 4

if the cops dont do anything, kick her ***..omg. i'd take an assult charge if someone was hurting my cat!!!!!

Answer 5

They need to set up a camera unless you have a good witness.

Animal abuse is a crime.  I support putting the perp in jail, animals need us to defend them.

Answer 6

She needs to contact the police, ASAP. The next targets will be neighborhood kids.........

Answer 7

Probably more so than punishing the owner for allowing her beast to c**p in someone else's flowerbeds (unfortunately).

Answer 8

Yes, she/he can be arrested (and should) for cruelty to animals.

Answer 9

The easy answer is to start keeping the cat indoors so it can not roam and get shot. Leash laws are not for dogs only.

So, before you go calling the authorities, it might be a good idea to check what the laws are in your area regarding loose animals.

The local humane society may be able to tell you who to talk to regarding the laws. Animal control may know about animal cruelty and how to press charges there.  

Answer 10

It is animal cruelty and if the cat has an injury take it to the vet even if it is a small one.  This is so that they can make a report of the injury and she will have a medical record as proof of the injury.  Take pictures of the injury too before it heals.  Report it to the police and make sure they take a report and then report it to the ASPCA or Humane Society.  

Answer 11

You need to report it. Animal cruelty is an awful crime and you never know if that is all the neighbor is going to do to the cat.  

Answer 12

very, its called animal cruelty and you NEED to call the authorities before she kills it