Police are investigating after a domesticated cat was shot in the Howgill area of Kendal.
The Norwegian Forest cat was targeted on Sunday the 17th of April.
Police believe the offender was driving in the Howgill area when they got out of their vehicle and shot the cat in a hedge, before driving off.
This breed of cat is very rare and very easily recognisable.
Police are asking for any individuals with any information to contact them on 101 and quote the log number CP-201604019-0131.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111