The plight of stray animals often tugs at our hearts, and this harrowing story of a mistreated stray cat is no exception. A compassionate woman, who had been feeding a stray cat for two years, noticed something alarming one day – a foreign object protruding from the cat’s head. This discovery led to a days-long rescue mission to save a deeply frightened and elusive feline.
The Initial Discovery
The woman, who owned a restaurant, had a routine with the stray cat: she provided a bowl of food, and he came daily for his meal. One day, however, the cat appeared injured. Initially, she thought he had been in a scuffle with other strays. By the next day, the cat had lost an eye, and by the third day, she noticed something sticking out of his head. At first, she thought it was a twig, but upon closer inspection, it looked like a nail. Concerned, she contacted a local animal rescue group.
The Rescue Mission
The rescue group immediately got to work. They initially set two to three traps around the restaurant, but the cat skillfully avoided them. They then set over 20 traps around the neighborhood and placed security cameras to monitor his movements. Despite their efforts, the cat remained elusive, anxiously eating his food and swiftly walking away.
Realizing they needed a new strategy, the rescuers devised a plan to construct a large cat trap covering the cat’s entire feeding area. After a few days of hard work, they built and tested the trap, placing it in the restaurant’s backyard. All that was left was to wait.
The Successful Capture
After over 10 hours of waiting, the cat finally appeared. Initially hesitant, the cat started to retreat, but then another stray approached the food beneath the trap. Seeing his dinner being taken, the injured cat moved to reclaim it. As he neared the bowl, the rescuers sprung the trap. With a mix of relief and emotion, they caught the cat and immediately rushed him to the vet.
The Shocking Truth
At the clinic, the vet confirmed that the cat hadn’t suffered a complete skull fracture. An X-ray revealed the shocking truth: the object lodged in his head was an arrowhead, not a nail. Someone had shot the poor feline with an arrow.
The arrow had entered at an angle from the cat’s upper jaw towards his ear. Removing the arrowhead’s wings posed a delicate challenge, but the surgery was a resounding success. The cat was left to rest and recover.
The vet explained that the arrow used was a broadhead arrow, designed for hunting big game, indicating the injury was no accident. The arrowhead was likely used with a sling or similar device.
Seeking Justice
The rescuers reported the incident to the police, hoping for justice. The case remains under investigation, with hopes that the cruel individual will be caught and prevented from harming any more animals.
A Happy Ending
The resilient stray cat, now in the care of compassionate rescuers, is on the road to recovery. This story serves as a reminder of the cruelty faced by stray animals and the importance of compassion and vigilance in protecting them.
Please SHARE this article with your family and friends on Facebook.
Review Planet
Love and Peace