Cat shot with air rifle in Tangstedt; police seek witnesses

A white cat was shot in Tangstedt, in Stormarn district in Germany, on Wednesday morning.

Its owners had let it outside, and it came back about half an hour later bleeding heavily from the face.

A veterinarian found two gunshot wounds and projectiles in its head and body, believed to be from an air rifle.

The cat still needs further examinations, and an operation may be needed.

Police are investigating possible animal welfare offences and are looking for witnesses.

They want to hear from anyone who noticed anything unusual between 7:15 and 7:45 a.m.

on Wednesday.