Cass County, Illinois – Days ago, a severely injured cat was found in a field in Chandlerville. According to Cass County Animal Rescue, the cat, dubbed Philip, had been shot. Philip was taken to an emergency veterinarian with the hope that he could be saved, but he did not survive.
In a social media post, the rescue group said Philip is not the only feline victim to be shot in the area:
Sweet Phillip died last night at the vet. He was provided with pain medicine and did not have to die afraid in a field. Unfortunately, this isn’t the first time we’ve found a cat shot in Cass County.
As reported by the Jacksonville Courier, the rescue knows of 10 cats shot in the county. Teri Cassady, director and co-founder, tells the news agency, “Some people get frustrated about cats being in their yard and they shoot them. Since there is no leash law and not all cats are owned, some feel it is OK to shot or trap them.”
The rescue group is hopeful that someone can provide a tip about this case, writing:
If you know anything about who is doing this, please call the sheriff. If you don’t feel comfortable calling the sheriff, call or text me at +1 (217) 473-9530. You can also call Teri at 1 (217) 454-8968. Rest in peace sweet Phillip.
Support National Animal News — shop official merchandise to help fund
independent investigations and reporting.
14 Comments
I hope these evil monsters and their relatives get the same – bullet into their heads.
I hope these evil monsters and their relatives get the same – bullet into their heads.
Why shoot or harm any innocent soul (animal) because of what the POS humans have done??? Go after these scumbag humans who do not take the responsibility of owning an animal seriously. The humans are the ones that should be shot!!! Humans are the reason for all the failures of humanity!!! Too many innocent beings lives are cut short because of the evil, corrupt blackhearted humans.
Another one to be found and STERELIZED
The individual responsible for killing these cats needs to be found and locked away for as long as possible. If not; they will continue killing more animals for as long as it takes to catch them.
FIND THIS EVIL, ABHORRENT PERPETRATOR ASAP THEY ARE A VERY REAL DANGER IN SOCIETY AND TO OTHER INNOCENT ANIMALS..
WHEN FINALLY CAUGHT THROW THE ‘BOOK AT THEM…THIS SICK INDIVIDUAL SHOULD BE PUT BEHIND BARS!!!
THEY ARE EXTREMELY ‘DANGEROUS’
Another one to be found and STERELIZED as for Facebook the owner CREEP m.z. should be jailed and STERELIZED for allowing Animal Cruelty to be freely shared
You would love to get your hands on the fucker responsible for this , but as has been suggested perhaps someone knows who is responsible and decides to levy their own sense of justice before the law intervenes. But this is a cautionary tale for cat owners, KEEP YOUR CATS INSIDE!!! There are too many hazards for outdoor cats not the least of which are assholes like this who relish doing this to cats.I hope this idiot is caught soon preferably by someone with a vigilante intent.
Same to all responsible.
He wouldn’t have done it had he not had someone to brag to. Feeling guilt is not one his qualities. It might even be on FB for all the world to see. FB is a forum for these kinds of deplorable humans.
Somebody knows something. People like that do it and brag about it. I hope the sorry bastard gets turned in. It’s probably some freaking bird lover. They always blame the cats for killing the birds. I hope somebody cares enough to turn this person in. This is so sad.
I completely agree with Ruth! Find this piece of crap and punish severely!
Maybe a reward might make some people talk. Money talks.
Maybe a reward might make some people talk. Money talks.