Investigations are underway after a cat in Roscommon was seriously injured after what is believed to have been a shooting incident
The feral cat was brought to the attention of the SPCA on Sunday after suffering serious injuries in the Elphin area.
The cat has significant chest wounds and an inspection revealed what are thought to be shotgun pellets in its chest.
Bridget Bannon of the SPCA is hopeful the cat will recover :
The SPCA has launched a fundraising appeal to care for the animal and details can be found here :