Westford Cat Killed After Being Shot with Arrow; Police Investigating

A Westford family is heartbroken after someone shot their cat with an arrow, killing the animal.

“Oliver” was just a year old.

“It’s awful,” said Angela Tassie.

She said the cat was outside their East Prescott Street home Saturday night when it came running in about 10 p.m. with a 2-foot arrow sticking out of its chest. They rushed Oliver to a local animal hospital. The arrow cracked its sternum and became embedded in its leg. Oliver did not survive.

Tassie shared this photo of Oliver shortly before the animal died:

Tassie said her family is devastated. It’s unlikely it was an accident, as there are no designated hunting areas surrounding her property.

Police are investigating.

Tassie said she hopes whoever is responsible will come forward. She also wants to warn other local families to look after their own pets in case whoever shot Oliver decides to do it again.

“Even if he or she doesn’t come forward, they will have to live with the guilt,” she said.

Anyone with information can contact Westford Animal Control.