A woman was left in shock when her cat returned home with a serious shotgun wound.
Vets told Clare Bluett her four-year-old tabby Kato was hit at close range with a shotgun cartridge. One of his legs had to be amputated to save his life.
The cat was shot on the evening of February 8 while walking in Rhydowen, Llandysul, where he is known to Clare's neighbours as Friendly Cat.