Family’s cat was shot with a screw

A cat was shot with a screw in the latest sickening attack on animals in the Cavan area.

Michael Higgins, who lives in The Gallops in Cavan town, made the discovery when family pet, Oscar, staggered home after the attack on Wednesday.

The 5cm screw was embedded in his shoulder and emergency surgery had to be carried out by a local vet to have it removed.