How would you handle this situation?

[sherryinutah]

There's a sweet little cat that's been hanging out at the apartment complex where I live.  She's not mine but sometimes she'll "meow" by my front door.

Earlier today one of my neighbors came outside and shot her with a paint ball gun.  I confronted him and he admitted that he did that.  I was upset knowing that someone might intentionally hurt an animal.

This isn't the first time because I've found those broken paint *bleep* on the front porch in the past.

Should I report this as animal abuse?   

[falcon9]

There's a sweet little cat that's been hanging out at the apartment complex where I live.  She's not mine but sometimes she'll "meow" by my front door.

Earlier today one of my neighbors came outside and shot her with a paint ball gun.  I confronted him and he admitted that he did that.  I was upset knowing that someone might intentionally hurt an animal.

This isn't the first time because I've found those broken paint *bleep* on the front porch in the past.

Should I report this as animal abuse?   

Yes.  Consider calling the police and pressing charges as well.

[annettefayeroach]

I would report it.

[gkaps]

I would keep out of it if he can do that to an animal I don't want to get on his bad side people like that can be crazy...... As for the cat maybe find it a home.

[Nancy5]

Yes, I would report it.  An animal cannot help themselves in a situation like this, they need your help.  If your neighbor will do that to a poor animal, how do you know what he will do to people when he tires of hurting animals?

[pattersondebra]

This person needs to be turned in, what is he is doing this to people or others property? HE NEEDS TO BE PUT IN HIS PLACE!

[mardukblood2009]

I would report him to the police, the SPCA and anybody else who will listen. Make him suffer like that cat has suffered.

[lacdog47]

 I would, because first of all it is animal abruse. He shouldn't be shooting anything on your porch. Call the Police!

[brum7814]

Probably to late to report it.  I'm normally against gossip, but I suppose telling people where you live about it might discourage him from being an idiot in the future.

[kqa]

I'm undecided on this one. He could be reported but the repercussions might not be worth it. Find a home for the kitty ASAP and maybe mention what happened somewhere like craigslist.

[kqa]

Also, be sure to report him to the apartment complex manager. Surely they will do something about it!!!

[tin8604]

I would call the humane society or your local law enforcement.  We have a small community police station in our neighborhood that takes care of things like that.