NORTH MIAMI-DADE, FLA. (WSVN) - Two stray cats are fighting to survive after, doctors said, they were apparently the victims of a disturbing attack in North Miami-Dade.
The cats, named Brinks and Rick, suffered severe chemical burns and are currently in the care of La Casa Paws, an organization dedicated to trapping and caring for community cats.
They were found by a good Samaritan near Northwest 81st Street and Fourth Avenue over the weekend.
7News cameras captured one of the cats wrapped in bandages with burns on its head. The other is battling burns that stretch across its face and body.
“She would literally take the shirt off her back to help these animals,” said Jess, a volunteer at La Casa Paws.
The animals’ injuries are difficult to look at and hard to understand. Those who helped care for them are shocked and are trying to make sense of what happened and who’s responsible.
“And I saw the photos, like my heart dropped,” said Jess. “We’re completely devastated about the situation. We’re just so grateful that it’s not any worse than what it is.”
The rescue believes these injuries were intentional.
The good Samaritan who found the felines rushed them to Yao Animal Clinic in Miami, where they were treated for the chemical burns.
Now, Brinks and Rick are receiving around-the-clock care with their rescuers.
Volunteers at La Casa Paws believe someone deliberately hurt these cats. Still, Miami-Dade Animal Services said there are no witnesses or sufficient evidence to move forward with an investigation, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward.
With little information about how this occurred, Jess and others caring for the cats are hoping for answers, justice and, eventually, a forever home for them both.
One of the injured cats was brought back to Yao Animal Clinic on Wednesday morning for a follow-up.
There is a monetary reward for information that leads to an arrest. To provide any information on this disturbing incident, send an email to heatherkcowman@outlook.com.
Click here to donate to La Casa Paws. A GoFundMe page has also been started for the cats.
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