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An x-ray shows some of the 20-plus airsoft bullets that struck a cat outside its home near the village of Liverpool.

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LIVERPOOL, N.Y. -- A cat named Callie survived being shot with about 23 BBs outside a home near the village of Liverpool last week.

Callie, owned by Amy Jenkins of Garfield Avenue off Route 370, often sits in trees in the front yard outside the Jenkins' home, Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse wrote in a Facebook post.

But about a week ago, Jenkins found the cat lying in the front yard bleeding. At the veterinarian's office, Callie was found to have 20 to 23 BBs in her body, according to the AAGS. Callie also suffered a broken femur, the AAGS said.

Callie the cat, owned by Amy Jenkins.

Callie has survived and his healing, Jenkins said. The AAGS estimated that veterinarian costs would total about $2,400. Jenkins filed reports with the Onondaga County sheriff's office and the Central New York SPCA.

"(The owner) is concerned for the children and other animals in the area," the Animal Alliance of Greater Syracuse wrote. "AAGS shares her concern, especially knowing that abuse of animals is frequently a red flag for other kinds of cruelty."

The AAGS is offering a $500 reward to anyone who comes forward with tips leading to the arrest and conviction of the BB gun shooter who injured Callie.

The AAGS has asked that anyone with information about the incident call SPCA Investigator Pulaski at 315-454-3469.

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