COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS, Utah (KUTV) — A tiny six-week-old Siamese kitten, named Athena, is on the highway to restoration after being rescued from an animal abuse incident on Monday.
Responding to a report of two folks slumped over in a car, Cottonwood Heights police discovered Athena taped inside a triangular sandwich field with indicators of extreme trauma.
Members with Angel Paws Veterinary Services launched a information launch on Tuesday stating that Athena, weighing only one.24 lbs, suffered head trauma, singed fur, bruising, and a watch harm.
“She additionally examined constructive for meth and amphetamine, in accordance with preliminary outcomes,” members of the vet stated.
Despite the challenges, she was upgraded from vital to steady situation.
Dr. Jessica Love, Angel Paws’ Medical Director, stated Athena confirmed nice progress however could have an extended restoration forward.
According to Love, the kitten might lose sight in her proper eye and will face lasting results from drug publicity and head trauma.
The Cottonwood Heights Police Department stated the incident remained underneath investigation.