Eddy the cat was shot through the eye on Sunday morning. Photo / Supplied
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The owner of a cat that was shot through the eye in Christchurch is searching for answers.
Zane Garlick, from Hoon Hay, told the Herald his cat Eddy strolled into the house at about 10.30am on Sunday and he did not immediately notice anything was wrong.
It wasn't until his partner heard a deep moaning sound coming from the cat did they see the damage to his eye.
They immediately rushed him to a nearby vet, Garlick said.
An X-ray showed the pellet still lodged in Eddy's neck. As it is quite close to his spine, medical professionals have decided to leave it in until he heals.
Garlick said the pellet appears to be the size of a .177 and shot from an air rifle.
They have only moved to the Hoon Hay area in the past year and have no idea who could have done it, he said.