Overview
- A white house cat in Tangstedt returned from outside with a bleeding head wound after leaving the home for a short time, the owner reported.
- A veterinarian found two entry wounds and recovered projectiles from the cat’s head and body during an initial exam.
- Police say the projectiles likely came from an airgun and have opened a criminal investigation into the incident.
- The injured cat remains under veterinary care while further medical checks and a possible operation are still pending.
- Officers have appealed for witnesses and tips and provided contact details for anyone with information, a step that could lead to charges under animal protection laws and heighten local concern about public safety.