Cat clings on to life after being hit with arrow: police are searching for the culprit
By RonnySteel
It's absolutely appalling to witness the cruelty that some individuals inflict upon innocent animals. In a recent incident, a stray cat was discovered severely wounded after being shot with an arrow.
Authorities are currently on the lookout for the perpetrator, while concerned citizens are rallying together, hoping and praying for the sweet cat's swift recovery.
The distressing event unfolded on January 31 in St. Petersburg, Florida, where a cat was found with an arrow lodged in its back. Thanks to the efforts of the local nonprofit Cat Trap Fever, along with the assistance of compassionate neighbors and improvised tools, the injured feline was safely secured.
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“We still haven’t fully wrapped our heads around humanity having the capability for this intentional cruel act of hate,” Cat Trap Fever wrote on Facebook, saying that the community was “baffled” and “disgusted” by the situation.
“NO ANIMAL OR PERSON deserves to be shot at. NO ONE has the right to intentionally shoot at a community cat, ever,” they wrote.
The trappers considered immediate euthanasia to end the cat’s pain and suffering, but he was stable enough that they believed he could pull through and brought him to a veterinarian. The cat later underwent surgery.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation into the case, asking for the public’s help in identifying who shot the cat with an arrow.
Speaking to neighbors, the police learned that the victim was a neighborhood cat who was described as “super friendly.”
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In a February 5 update, Cat Trap Fever said the cat’s fate was still uncertain. He has no appetite, and they placed an esophageal feeding tube to give him the nutrients he needs.
“While this isn’t our typical path for a cat in rough shape without an appetite, these unique circumstances are so atypical to our usual cat clientele,” they wrote. “We feel he’s survived an arrow, survived the major surgery, and survived with a good attitude, throughout.”
“He has already been failed by humanity, we’re going to keep trying until there is no hope remaining, so long as he indicates he is happy, despite his pains,” they wrote, noting that if he didn’t recover they would opt for humane euthanasia to avoid “selfishly prolonging the inevitable.”
“Hopefully he makes it, but we’re still guarded because the heartbreak is too much,” Jessica Kelly of Cat Trap Fever told FOX 13. But for now, they are doing everything to give him a fighting chance — and a chance at a better life.
“Provided he survives another miracle, he will be placed up for adoption, so he will be an indoor only, forever kitty, so he will never risk being on the other side of an arrow,” Jessica said.
It's absolutely heartbreaking to hear about the senseless act of shooting this gorgeous cat with an arrow. Our thoughts are with him for a speedy recovery, and we hope the responsible party is held accountable for this despicable act.
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