Stray cat shot in neck with arrow survives

Stray cat shot in neck with arrow survives

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Story Published: Jun 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM PST

Story Updated: Jun 20, 2007 at 3:36 PM PST

By Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - When the Parker family saw the black and white cat with an arrow through his neck, they thought his chances of surviving were slim.

And 16-year-old Maeleah Parker screamed with fright when she spotted the injured cat in their front yard. But the Parkers, all cat lovers, decided they would try their best to help the wounded feline.

And they succeeded.

The 10-pound male cat, nicknamed Jack Arrow by Oregon Humane Society staffers, has recovered from what could have been a fatal wound. Jack is now available for adoption at the shelter.

Dr. Kris Otteman said despite his mistreatment, Jack is still a friendly and outgoing cat.

Otteman said the arrow had been in the cat's neck for as long as two weeks. 


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