A pet cat called Smidglie required major surgery, and ongoing veterinary care after being left with severe injuries.
The incident, in which it is believed the cat was kicked by a member of the public, took place in Balnamore Country Antrim earlier this month.
Smidglie’s owner, Sasha Costello says the cat was so badly injured in the attack he ‘had to have his ankle fused to his leg’, had internal bleeding, and faces the possibility of having to have his spleen removed.
A gofundme has been set up in order to help Sasha pay for Smidglie vet bills.
She warned people in the local area to be careful as she believes the individual responsible is in the Balnamore/Ballymoney area.
It is believed the cat will require 6 weeks of initial treatment.