Abandoned cat rescued after being found severely injured along CT highway

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Highway, an abandoned cat found severely injured at a rest stop along a Connecticut highway on Jan. 24, 2022. Photo credit New Canaan Police Department

NEW CANAAN, Conn. (WCBS 880) — An abandoned cat in Connecticut is recovering after being found severely injured at a rest stop on a highway last week.

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Authorities said the black and white feline, who has been named Highway, was found on Jan. 24 in a cat carrier at a rest stop on I-95.

New Canaan Animal Control and State Police were able to safely rescue Highway and transport the cat to a local veterinarian to be examined.

The veterinarian determined that Highway had suffered two broken legs and had trauma to a right eye. It remains unclear how the cat was injured, but officials suspect abuse.

New Canaan Animal Control reached out to Norwalk-based PAWS to help rehabilitate Highway, and the organization “did not hesitate to help.”

“Despite the suspected abuse ‘Highway’ remains a sweet and trusting animal,” said New Canaan Police officials in a statement.

Those interested in helping with Highway's surgeries and rehabilitation can contact PAWS in Norwalk at 203-750-9572 for more information.

Featured Image Photo Credit: New Canaan Police Department