11-04-2025
Conway community members concerned after series of shootings that left cats dead or injured
CONWAY, Ark.- A troubling trend has emerged in Conway, prompting concern from local animal advocates and residents alike.
The Conway Animal Services, alongside the Community Cats Support Network, are investigating a series of shootings that have left multiple cats dead or severely injured, leading some to label the perpetrator as a 'cat serial killer.'
'We have cats in a general location that are getting hurt—they are getting shot,' Lisa Kowalski, a volunteer with the Community Cats Support Network, said.
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The organization has observed a disturbing pattern of violence against cats since late November to early December of last year.
Veterinary examinations have confirmed that many of the injured cats have been struck by pellet guns.
Kowalski expressed her dismay at the ongoing cruelty, noting, 'This isn't just an isolated incident but the actions of repeated cruelty,' recounting instances where one cat was shot twice.
Among the victims are both beloved pets and community cats, many of which had been spayed or neutered and returned to their territories as part of a Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) initiative designed to manage the local cat population humanely.
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To combat this wave of cruelty, the Community Cats Support Network is actively searching for leads by canvassing neighborhoods, reviewing video footage and encouraging residents to report any suspicious activity.
The severity of this issue is underscored by the challenge of prosecuting animal cruelty cases in Arkansas, where legal action often hinges on obtaining clear video evidence of the acts.
In response, Kowalski has launched a fundraiser aimed at helping.
'We are trying to get donations for solar-powered cameras so that we could put them up and then we would be able to catch the person in the act and then be able to prosecute them,' Kowalski explained.
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Community members who wish to support the cause can visit the organization's website, and those with any information regarding the shootings are encouraged to report it anonymously to the Conway Animal Services by calling 501-450-6160.
The Conway community is urged to remains on high alert, hoping that increased awareness and vigilance will prevent further harm to their feline friends.
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