Orenthal James
08-20-2005, 08:06 PM
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Deputies in Pinellas County, Fla., are searching for the person who shot a kitten with an arrow that came within inches of its heart, according to a Local 6 News report.
"I was sick that somebody could do that to a kitten, Kathy Powers said. "I just don't understand how they could do that."
Passing motorist Kathy Powers spotted the kitten walking with a yellow-tipped arrow through its body Thursday and took it to Tampa Bay's Vet Specialist Inc.
"I was sick that somebody could do that to a kitten, Powers said. "I just don't understand how they could do that."
Veterinarians removed the arrow piercing the kitten from its shoulder to abdomen and are nursing it back to health Friday.
"When you look at the X-rays you can see it lying right up against the heart there, veterinarian Dr. Holly Sullivant said. "So, it's going to be touch and go, but like I said, the kitty has got the will to live."
The veterinary staff named the kitten Archer.
Powers said she hopes to adopt Archer after it recovers.
Authorities are analyzing the arrow in the search for the shooter. They said animal abuse is considered a felony.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
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Deputies in Pinellas County, Fla., are searching for the person who shot a kitten with an arrow that came within inches of its heart, according to a Local 6 News report.
"I was sick that somebody could do that to a kitten, Kathy Powers said. "I just don't understand how they could do that."
Passing motorist Kathy Powers spotted the kitten walking with a yellow-tipped arrow through its body Thursday and took it to Tampa Bay's Vet Specialist Inc.
"I was sick that somebody could do that to a kitten, Powers said. "I just don't understand how they could do that."
Veterinarians removed the arrow piercing the kitten from its shoulder to abdomen and are nursing it back to health Friday.
"When you look at the X-rays you can see it lying right up against the heart there, veterinarian Dr. Holly Sullivant said. "So, it's going to be touch and go, but like I said, the kitty has got the will to live."
The veterinary staff named the kitten Archer.
Powers said she hopes to adopt Archer after it recovers.
Authorities are analyzing the arrow in the search for the shooter. They said animal abuse is considered a felony.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
Copyright 2005 by Internet Broadcasting Systems and Local6.com. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.