California Locals Thought A Nail Was In This Cat’s Head Until The Shocking Truth Was Revealed

For nearly two years, a kind-hearted woman had been caring for a shy stray, leaving food out every day.

But no matter how gentle she was, he stayed wary and watched from a distance, only approaching when he felt completely safe.

Then one day, the woman noticed something strange sticking out of his head. It didn’t belong there, and it looked painful and dangerous.

The cat was too scared to let her near, so she decided to call in a local rescue team. That single call kicked off a tense, days-long effort to earn his trust and give him the life-saving care he desperately needed.

When the rescue group arrived, they immediately got to work. They initially set two to three traps around the restaurant, but since the cat kept skillfully avoiding them, they knew they had to step up their game.

So, they set over 20 cat traps around the neighborhood where they knew the cat was roaming around. They also placed a couple of security cameras to monitor his movements.

They waited for days for the cat to enter one of the traps, but unfortunately, he was more elusive than they thought. 

Anytime he would come to the restaurant, he would anxiously eat his food, glance at the traps and then swiftly walk away.

Fearing that his head injury would get infected, rescuers knew they had to change their tactics. So they came up with another plan, hoping it would be successful.

Catching the cat with a net scoop was out of the question. Since the cat was too afraid and too fast, the rescuers knew he would bolt the moment he saw the net.

That would not only mean failure but also risk him never returning to the restaurant. 

The new plan they devised was to construct a large cat trap in front of the restaurant’s back door, covering the cat’s entire feeding area.

So, they rolled up their sleeves, got to work, and in a few days built the trap from scratch. After testing it a couple of times to ensure it worked, they placed it in the restaurant’s backyard. 

All that was left to do was wait for the cat’s arrival.

The rescuers waited for over 10 hours for the cat’s arrival. It seemed like he sensed something was up, taking longer than usual to show up for dinner.

But eventually, he appeared. Exhausted but excited, everyone watched eagerly as he approached his food bowl, right under the cat trap they’d set up.

At first, the cat hesitated. As he started to retreat, the rescuers feared their efforts were wasted. But then, hope flickered back to life.

On one of the security cameras, they spotted another stray cat heading for the food beneath the trap. Seeing his dinner being snatched, the injured cat moved to reclaim it.

As he neared the bowl, the rescuers sprung the trap. With a mix of relief and emotion, they caught the cat and realized he has a nail in his head!

Tears of joy flowed, knowing he’d get the help he desperately needed. After calming him, they carefully moved him to a carrier and rushed him to the vet.

At the clinic, the vet confirmed the cat hadn’t suffered a complete skull fracture. 

An X-ray that was necessary to plan for surgery revealed the shocking truth: the object lodged in his head was an arrowhead, not a nail. Someone literally shot the poor feline with an arrow.

The vet explained that the arrow had been shot from below, entering at an angle from his upper jaw towards his ear.

Removing the arrowhead’s wings posed a delicate challenge; one misstep could have fatal consequences for the cat. Fortunately, the surgery was a resounding success. 

With everything proceeding smoothly, the cat was left to rest and recover.

They informed the rescuers that the cat was shot with a broadhead arrow, primarily used for hunting big game. This type of arrow is designed for accuracy and speed, ensuring a swift and humane kill. 

The deliberate use of such a weapon indicated that the cat’s injury was no accident. 

However, the cat wasn’t actually shot with the broadhead arrow, as that would have been fatal. Instead, the culprit likely used the arrowhead with a sling or similar device.

Although the shop could not provide information on the perpetrator, the rescuers reported the incident to the police, hoping for justice. 

The case remains under investigation, with hopes high that the cruel individual will be caught and prevented from harming any more animals.