Six month old kitten shot with pellet gun near Aberdeen

The pet was targeted in the Sclattie Park area of Bucksburn

Author: Nicolle CasselsPublished 25th Apr 2022
Last updated 25th Apr 2022

A six month old kitten in Bucksburn has been injured after being shot at with a pellet gun.

The pet has been seriously injured after being targetted and will now be undergoing an operation.

Officers are investigating.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said:

“On Sunday, 24 April, police received a report that a cat had been injured after being shot by a pellet gun in the area of Sclattie Park, Bucksburn. Enquiries are ongoing into this matter.

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