On Monday, January 13, a shocking act of cruelty shocked a family in Plérin, in the Côtes-d’Armor. Léhon, a two-and-a-half-year-old domestic cat, was the target of a rifle shot at point-blank range. Seriously injured, the animal was fortunately saved thanks to rapid surgery, reports Le Télégramme.
A Terrifying Discovery
That morning, Marie-Catherine, a resident of the Rosaires district, saw her cat return from his daily walk in an alarming state. “He was meowing unusually and his mouth was bleeding,” she says, still in shock. Initially thinking that Léhon had been hit by a car, she immediately contacted a veterinarian.
A few hours later, the diagnosis was made: Léhon had been riddled with pellets. The vet confirmed that the shot had been fired at close range, leaving the owner distraught at this gratuitous act of cruelty.
A Vital Intervention
Léhon underwent emergency surgery, and despite the seriousness of his injuries, the procedure went well. “He was very lucky to get through it,” confided Marie-Catherine, relieved to see her four-legged companion on the road to recovery.
A Call for Vigilance
Determined not to let this act go unpunished, Marie-Catherine filed a complaint with the National Police. She also shared her experience on a local Facebook group, “Tu sais que tu viens de Plérin” to alert the community.
“Please watch out for your little animals. There is a predator in the area,” she wrote, urging cat owners to be extra vigilant.
A Community in Shock
This incident has sparked strong emotion among the residents of Plérin. Many members of the community have expressed their support for Marie-Catherine and their outrage at this act of violence against a defenseless animal.
Justice Awaited
For Marie-Catherine, Léhon is more than a pet: he is part of the family. She hopes that the authorities will take this case seriously and find the perpetrator of this cruel act.
In the meantime, Léhon continues to recover, surrounded by love and care. His story is a reminder of how essential it is to protect our four-legged companions and remain vigilant in the face of such dangers.
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