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Last week, on July 26, an Albuquerque resident found a dead black-and-white-colored domestic cat in the 10400 block of Gloria Place NE. It was determined by the City of Albuquerque Animal Welfare Department that the homeless cat, whom area residents called “Prissy,” had been shot by a bullet or pellet that had lodged in her lungs or midsection, resulting in her death. The incident has launched an investigation by city officials. If caught, the cat’s shooter could face charges that include extreme cruelty to animals, a fourth degree felony in New Mexico. It is also illegal to discharge a firearm within city limits.
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Prissy, a homeless Northeast Heights cat who had been cared for by area residents, was shot to death last week. The perpetrator, if identified, will face fourth degree felony criminal charges.
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$1,000 REWARD – Animal Protection of New Mexico (APNM), a non-profit, statewide animal advocacy organization, is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of the person(s) responsible for Prissy’s death. Callers may remain anonymous. Information should be reported to the Attorney General’s Animal Cruelty Hotline at 1-877-5HUMANE (1-877-548-6263).
APNM’s mission is to advocate the rights of animals by effecting systemic change, resulting in the humane treatment of all animals.
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