Man Faces Prison After Allegedly Shooting Neighbor’s Cat Over Barking Dog

A barking dog led to a fatal confrontation—and now, a man’s freedom hangs in the balance. Could this case change how neighborhoods handle pet disputes?

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2025 November 23 . 9:27 PM

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Here in this picture we can see a cat present on the table and we can also see a newspaper and a... — Here in this picture we can see a cat present on the table and we can also see a newspaper and a couple of bowls present on it and we can see a person's hand slaying on the cat.

Man Faces Prison After Allegedly Shooting Neighbor’s Cat Over Barking Dog

A 61-year-old man from Ussuriysk is facing up to three years in prison after allegedly shooting and killing a neighbor's cat. The incident took place in July 2025. The cat was found dead in the man's yard after reportedly provoking his dog to bark. A neighbor alerted the police. If convicted, the accused could receive a prison sentence of up to three years. The case will now proceed through the legal system, with a verdict expected in the coming months.