A cat rescue centre is appealing for information after discovering a cat they rescued in the Wrexham area had been shot twice. 

Candy and Tibby Trust are hoping to find any information to assist with prosecution after what they described as a 'shocking case'. 

Late on Sunday, June 26, the rescue organisation based in Wrexham were contacted by a member of the public in regards to a distressed cat in Johnstown. 

Candy and Tibby Trust had previously been contacted about the same cat, with residents concerned about his health. 

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Yet on Sunday, he had been seen dragging his back legs near Heol Ddyfrdwy and immediate action was needed.

Volunteers attended the scene and were helped by a number of residents in trying to restrain the cat. 

Once they had done so, the cat was quickly taken for an X-Ray, where it was confirmed he had fractured his pelvis and his health was touch and go.

The Leader: The X-Ray of the rescued cat.The X-Ray of the rescued cat.

Yet to the shock of staff at the rescue centre, the X-Ray also showed that the cat had been shot twice. 

It is unsure what the cat had been shot with, but there were two pellet marks on the X-Ray. 

The cat is now on the mend, but Candy and Tibby Trust are appealing to the public for any information on this case. 

A spokesperson said: "We are pleased to say he is responding well to treatment.

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"We would like to know if anyone has information that would assist us with a prosecution.

"As a self-funded, independent, Wrexham-based cat rescue, cases like this seriously deplete our funds but saving this innocent boy's life was paramount.

"It's been a really disturbing case and we need to raise as much awareness as possible."

For anyone who may have information, please visit Candy and Tibby Trust's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Candy-and-Tibby-Trust-102517512365456.