Miracle escape for cat shot with crossbow
An appeal has been launched to find a new home for a cat who made a remarkable recovery after being shot by a crossbow.
The black male cat was found by a member of the public with an arrow sticking out of his shoulder.
He was rushed to a nearby vet who removed the arrow and contacted the RSPCA.
Robin was found in Glenfield in Leicestershire on 28th April.
Inspector Karl Marston, who investigated, said he was extremely lucky to survive the attack.
Robin is thought to be around five years old and has FIV - a virus that weakens cats' immune system and makes them more susceptible to disease.
As a result, he'll need to be the only cat in his new home and will need to be kept indoors.
Despite being listed on a pet relocation website in Leicestershire, staff at RSPCA have failed to find his original owners.
Anyone interested in caring for him is being urged to contact the RSPCA.
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