What makes you think this kid shot the cat because it might have been a problem? 99% of the time...these stupid kids do it for fun because people like you tell your kids that it's "OK" as long as the cat is "A PROBLEM." Sheesh. This is what I get I suppose, for being a dog person. :)
Note operative word from my original post "if."
What would you do with a neighbor's cat who was damaging your property? Eating goldfish out of your pond?
Well...if my neighbors cat was trying to get my goldfishies out of my pond...I would put up a put a fence or some cactuses or something around it. I wouldn't even consider harming the cat...on the other hand....a dog is not supposed to be wandering.....cats can.....it's their God given right..(did you ever see a sign saying "No Cats allowed on the Beach)??.....so I would talk to the owner of the dog and if that didn't help, then I'd call the dog catcher on him. >^..^<