Cat shot with arrow recovering

[columbine]

Original story with (somewhat disturbing) photos, donation link

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

[pomtzu]

So heartbreaking! How could anyone do this to a defenseless, adorable little cat?? - a serious sicko for sure. Unfortunately, this monster will probably never be found. I'm sure that there will be many people lined up, wanting to adopt this little one when he fully recovers. Prayers that he does!

[Asiel]

Omg......that really was heartbreaking to look at and to read. I don't know much about cats but I do know suffering and cruelty when I see it. Unfortunately I think Pom is right, whoever did this will probably never be caught. Totally digusting.

[3Catcondo]

Poor baby. Why are people so cruel!!! I hate people!!!!

I hope this cat recovers and suffers no permanent damage, and finds a dream forever home where it will be spoiled rotten... No animal deserves mistreatment.

Amy

[catmandu]

That is such Great News , we were wondering what ever happened to
that Poor Cat!!
We are glad that he is doing so well

[lvpets2002]

I just get so sick when I hear stories like this.. It is just beyond me of people these days with such crulleness.. I hope the AssHle gets whats is coming..

I sure hope the baby has a speedy recovery & gets a good loving home..

[Taz_Zoee]

This angers me sooo much. I want to yell, scream and cry.
This is actually the THIRD story I've heard about a cat being shot with an arrow in the head. One was over a year ago, one was more recent right here in California and now this one. Luckily all cats survived....being optimistic that Bow also survives.
Oh how I'd love to find the people that did this to these cats and shoot them with an arrow. And I would not feel bad AT ALL!!!

[katladyd]

The cruelty of some people never ceases to amaze me. I hugged all my kitties extra hard after reading this story. I wish Bow a full recovery and a loving furrever home.