Appeal after fox is shot and left to die in Newport (From South Wales Argus)
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Appeal after fox is shot and left to die in Newport
1:35pm Monday 4th February 2013 in News
This x-ray shows the pellet lodged near the fox's head
RSPCA officers are appealing for information after a fox was shot in Newport.
The animal was found with severe head injuries caused by an air rifle was found in the grounds of the Skillion Business Centre, Corporation Road, on Thursday 24 January.
He was found in a smoking shelter and had been covered with a towel. The animal was shaking, whimpering and was clearly in pain. He was taken to a vet and had to be put to sleep.
X ray results show that the fox was shot near the head by an air weapon.
RSPCA animal welfare officer Sian Burton said: "There is absolutely no justification for this kind of senseless cruelty. Whoever did this left the fox to suffer and we need to catch the culprit as soon as possible so that we can prevent further barbarism. "
Shooting an animal is a serious offence and could result in a prison sentence of up to 6 months and/or a fine of up to £20,000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the RSPCA inspectorate appeal line on 0300 123 8018. Calls will be treated in confidence.
To help the RSPCA investigate incidents like this, you can give £3 now by texting HELP to 78866 (Text costs £3 + one standard network rate message).
Comments(6)
tilleryvalleyboy
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4:44pm Mon 4 Feb 13
Howie'
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10:56pm Mon 4 Feb 13
tilleryvalleyboy wrote:No, I think it would have been better that some sadistic piece of filth had not shot the fox in the first place, don't you?
Perhaps it would have been better if it had been caught by a pack of hounds, followed by a group of `Richard Craniums` with red coats and horses, and then ripped to death...poor fox!
plumbob1
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12:29am Tue 5 Feb 13
smokintheweed
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12:38am Tue 5 Feb 13
Howie' wrote:I think the poster was really saying that they are against fox hunting in any form. If I am wrong then I would be happy to be corrected.
tilleryvalleyboy wrote:No, I think it would have been better that some sadistic piece of filth had not shot the fox in the first place, don't you?
Perhaps it would have been better if it had been caught by a pack of hounds, followed by a group of `Richard Craniums` with red coats and horses, and then ripped to death...poor fox!
D Taylor
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11:49am Tue 5 Feb 13
Howie' wrote:Foxes are vermin and can be legally shot but you are not supposed to cause unnecessary suffering which is what happened in this case. An airgun pellet won't kill a fox but it will can cause severe distress.
tilleryvalleyboy wrote:No, I think it would have been better that some sadistic piece of filth had not shot the fox in the first place, don't you?
Perhaps it would have been better if it had been caught by a pack of hounds, followed by a group of `Richard Craniums` with red coats and horses, and then ripped to death...poor fox!
sherrie says...
2:44pm Mon 4 Feb 13