Bow as he was brought in to MVS
On May 11, one of our volunteers called us about Bow. Bow was rushed to Michigan Veterinary Specialist after someone found him with an arrow through his left cheek.
Bow was a stray cat, living somewhere near Burton and US131 in Grand Rapids. We are told that he was being fed by many, but never had a home of his own.
The arrow entered his left cheek, went through his esophagus and exited just past his right shoulder.
Bow's X-Ray
The doctors and staff at MVS performed emergency surgery, removing the arrow and administering antibiotics and IV fluids. That’s when our volunteer, Amy, a licensed veterinary technician at MVS, called us. We transferred him to our vet, Dr. Bruce Langlois at the Animal Hospital of Lowell, where he can further recover from his injury.
After visiting with Bow today, we are hopeful that he will make a full recovery. Bow still has a long road ahead of him. Bow’s biggest hurdle over the next few days is avoiding infection and sepsis, but with more time and medical treatment we think he will pull through this ok.
The woman who brought Bow to MVS said that he was a neighborhood cat and that he wandered the streets where many people were feeding him, but that he never had a place to call home. Once Bow is fully recovered, we will be sure that he gets the best home ever and never has to be on the streets again.
For the latest news on Bow keep checking Bow’s updated page.
To join everyone pulling for Bow, please visit his Facebook page.
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Dear Bow. I love you already. I am hoping for a quick recovery, so I can love on you, and hug you and let you know that you will be ok! We will take care of you, and nothing bad will EVER happen to you again. <3 <3 <3
Carol I don’t see a specific link for Bow’s care so I’m going to just hit your main “donate” button and contribute towards his care/your organization as needed. I hope he can recover.
Bow you are too cute and definitely a trooper! Prayers for a quick recovery so you can play outside in the beautiful weather again soon!
i hope they find the a e who did that to this beautiful boy.
Hey my name is kevin,I have been following the story on bow from the start.If i could trouble u for a picture of him.I have six cats myself and luv them all very much.I would really luv a picture of him,thank u.
Hi Kevin. You might want to fan Bow on Facebook. We update pictures of him there all the time! https://www.facebook.com/pages/Justice-For-Bow