Simon, a 7-year-old cat, returned home on the Fourth of July with a gunshot wound in his rear end.
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Officials said Wednesday they believe Simon was shot by a high-powered pellet or a small caliber bullet between July 2 and 4.
Veterinarians removed most of the bullet during surgery but it caused a broken femur bone and pelvis.
The bullet also caused extreme pain and Simon suffered some permanent physical impairment of his hind legs.
Simon is stable and recovering at home.
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The New York State Humane Association is offering the $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
"The individual(s) responsible for this heinous assault on a family pet must be brought to justice," NYSHA President Pat Valusek said.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Putnam County SPCA at 845-520-6915.
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