Cat shot with arrow dies during emergency surgery, rescue says

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A cat named Max that was shot by an arrow didn’t make it through surgery on Tuesday, reported an Etobicoke animal rescue that had been trying to raise funds for his care.

“We just received the devastating news that poor Max did not make it through surgery,” the Home at Last Rescue said on its Facebook page.

“The arrow caused too much damage internally and his heart stopped. We would like to thank everyone who donated to his care and sent positive thoughts and well wishes. We will use every dollar donated to pay his medical bills, which so far are close to $7,000 and we haven’t received the final bill yet.”

The injured kitty went into surgery at an Oakville emergency vet clinic where he had been in critical care.

“Max is a colony cat who has faced countless challenges in his seven (to) nine years of outdoor life,” the rescue wrote before receiving news of Max’s death.

“But nothing compares to the challenge he faces now. He’s been living with (the arrow) in his shoulder for several days now until finally being trapped last night. Can you imagine the pain he’s in? We were asked to help Max and despite our lack of space and resources, we couldn’t turn our backs on him.”

Donors couldn’t believe he’d been shot by an arrow.

“OMG, who does this stuff??!!!!,” wrote Carole White.

Added Melanie Elizabeth: “Omg. Poor thing. Who goes around shooting animals?”

The rescue said on Tuesday morning he had to be sedated for his X-rays and was put on oxygen after the stress was too much.

They also said the arrow was “dangerously close” to his trachea.

“This is a heartbreaking loss for everyone who knew and/or cared for Max,” said the rescue after his passing.

“We are so very sorry that he didn’t make it, but know he didn’t pass away alone and he is no longer in pain.”

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