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This B.C. cat has five BB gun pellets lodged in his little body

Mystic the cat needs special care after being shot five times with BBs that are now lodged in his body, says the B.C. SPCA’s Nanaimo & District Branch.

Mystic the cat needs special care after being shot five times with BBs that are now lodged in his body, says the BC SPCA’s Nanaimo & District Branch.

 Mystic the cat has BBs lodged in his abdomen, front right leg and near his ribs, and his two near his spine. Photo courtesy BC SPCAMystic the cat has BBs lodged in his abdomen, front right leg and near his ribs, and his two near his spine. Photo courtesy BC SPCA

There is an active cruelty investigation into the case, the branch said.

X-rays have shown that the four-year-old cat has pellets lodged in his abdomen, front right leg and near his ribs, and has two near his spine. The bones in his upper left hind leg have been broken into pieces.

 X-rays show that Mystic has pellets lodged in his abdomen, front right leg and near his ribs, and his two near his spine. The bones in his upper left hind leg have been broken into pieces. Photo courtesy BC SPCAX-rays show that Mystic has pellets lodged in his abdomen, front right leg and near his ribs, and his two near his spine. The bones in his upper left hind leg have been broken into pieces. Photo courtesy BC SPCA

“Mystic is a shy guy who has been through a traumatic experience that has caused him a bit of anxiety,” said branch manager Leon Davis. “With surgery and continued healing, hopefully he will relieved from his discomfort and be able to feel like a calm, happy cat again.”

Medical bills and associated care will reach $1,674, and Mystic will need at least four weeks of healing before being put up for adoption.

 You can donate to the BC SPCA to help Mystic. Photo courtesy BC SPCAYou can donate to the BC SPCA to help Mystic. Photo courtesy BC SPCA

To help Mystic visit the BC SPCA online or call 250-741-0778.