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COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS — A 6-week-old kitten discovered taped inside a sandwich container this week is making exceptional progress, in line with the clinic treating her.
Monday, about 2 a.m., Cottonwood Heights police noticed two individuals believed to be illegally tenting and slumped over inside their automobile, a police reserving affidavit states. While questioning the 2 occupants, officers seen they had been coated in cat fur. The officers then heard a faint “meow” coming from the again of the automobile.
A kitten was discovered within the again, stuffed right into a sandwich-sized plastic container that was duct taped shut, with its head poking out.
Officers gave the kitten water and took it to the police division for additional care till it might be taken to a veterinary clinic for examination.
Angel Paws Veterinary Services, at 160 E. 4800 South, took the kitten in. Despite initially being in very poor situation, the medical workers now believes “Athena,” a 6-week-old Siamese, will make a principally full restoration.
According to the clinic, Athena was handled for head trauma, singed fur, bruising on her temple and an eye fixed harm.
“She additionally examined constructive for meth and amphetamine, in line with preliminary outcomes. The kitten, weighing only one.24 lbs, was named Athena by clinic workers. She has been weaned off oxygen and remains to be receiving fluid help and medicine to handle ache,” the clinic mentioned in a ready assertion on Tuesday.
Despite having a protracted highway forward to restoration, and the potential for shedding sight in her proper eye, Angel Paws says Athena has made important enhancements since arriving on the clinic.
Information about whether or not Athena can be available for adoption at any time sooner or later was not instantly recognized. A message on the Angel Paws Facebook web page, nevertheless, states, “If you, or somebody you recognize wish to donate to Athena’s care, we’d significantly respect your help.”
The submit additionally reminds pet homeowners to spay and neuter their animals and never provide their offspring for no cost.
Justin Dale Epperson, 45, and Emily Maureen Allred, 41, had been booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of torture of a companion animal and drug possession. Formal fees had not been filed as of noon Wednesday. Police famous of their affidavit that methamphetamine and fentanyl had been additionally discovered within the car and each Epperson and Allred have a historical past of drug-related crimes.
“They are repeat offenders and this time they’re exhibiting no regard to life by torturing a household pet,” the affidavit states.
