‘Super friendly’ cat in serious condition after being shot by an arrow in St. Pete
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — Pinellas County deputies are searching for the suspect accused of shooting a cat with an arrow in St. Petersburg last month.
According to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office, the cat was shot near 72nd Avenue North and 33rd Street North. Members of the private organization Cat Trap Fever Inc. trapped the cat on Jan. 31 after noticing the cat had an arrow protruding from its back.
The organization took the cat to a local vet, where it underwent surgery to remove the arrow. PCSO said the initial surgery was a success; however, the cat had to undergo additional procedures and is listed in serious condition.
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The cat is described as a 3-year-old gray domestic shorthair. The arrow appears to be a black Wicked Ridge arrow with yellow fletching and an orange nock, authorities said.
After the incident, detectives canvassed the neighborhood and spoke with neighbors, who said the cat frequents the area and is “super friendly.”
Anyone with any information on this case or similar cases is asked to contact Detective McKee at 727-582-5827. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers by calling **TIPS.
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