columbine
05-11-2011, 04:54 PM
Original story with (somewhat disturbing) photos, donation link (http://www.wzzm13.com/news/article/165304/14/Cat-shot-with-arrow-recovering)
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - A cat is recovering after it was shot in the face with an arrow.
The young grey and white cat was a stray and had been roaming the area of U.S. 131 and Burton Street in Grand Rapids. Tuesday, a woman found the cat with an arrow piercing his cheek and exiting near the shoulder.
The animal was taken to Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Grand Rapids and eventually Carol's Ferals, an animal rescue organization. He is now in care at the Lowell Animal Hospital.
Vet staff tells WZZM 13 the cat, dubbed "Bow," is in critical condition, but is responding well to treatment after the arrow was removed.
A tube has been place in the cat's wound to drain fluid and prevent infection, and the animal is receiving antibiotics. Animal hospital staff describes the cat as lethargic, however it is expected to recover.
A Facebook page has been set up titled, "Justice for Bow" and donations are being accepted through a link on the page. Vet staff says Carol's Ferals is paying for treatment.
A local musician and animal activist has written a song for Bow, with proceeds going toward his treatment.
By Chris Zoladz
GRAND RAPIDS (WZZM) - A cat is recovering after it was shot in the face with an arrow.
The young grey and white cat was a stray and had been roaming the area of U.S. 131 and Burton Street in Grand Rapids. Tuesday, a woman found the cat with an arrow piercing his cheek and exiting near the shoulder.
The animal was taken to Michigan Veterinary Specialists in Grand Rapids and eventually Carol's Ferals, an animal rescue organization. He is now in care at the Lowell Animal Hospital.
Vet staff tells WZZM 13 the cat, dubbed "Bow," is in critical condition, but is responding well to treatment after the arrow was removed.
A tube has been place in the cat's wound to drain fluid and prevent infection, and the animal is receiving antibiotics. Animal hospital staff describes the cat as lethargic, however it is expected to recover.
A Facebook page has been set up titled, "Justice for Bow" and donations are being accepted through a link on the page. Vet staff says Carol's Ferals is paying for treatment.
A local musician and animal activist has written a song for Bow, with proceeds going toward his treatment.
By Chris Zoladz