San Jose Residents Left Shaken After Crossbow-Shooting Incident Leaves Local Cat Receiving Life-Saving Treatment
A shocking incident in San Jose has left a community on edge after a stray cat, nicknamed "Huerro", was found shot with a crossbow bolt. The animal's ownerless fate would have been dire had not the kindness of a stranger intervened.
On Friday night, Huerro was discovered by a woman who posted an appeal for help on Nextdoor, the social media platform popular among neighbors. However, without access to a car, the search for rescue services began late in the evening, with many hours ticking by before the cat received medical attention.
Enter Allison Fluty, a local resident from Sunnyvale, whose determination and compassion helped secure the life-saving treatment Huerro required. With no hesitation, she took it upon herself to ferry the injured feline to a veterinary clinic. The shocking discovery was that the crossbow bolt had pierced the base of Huerro's tail, measuring an astonishing 6 inches in length.
Fluty's selfless act didn't stop there; her generosity inspired a GoFundMe campaign, and she has since dedicated herself to helping other stray animals, some of whom are likely related to Huerro. Notably, Fluty recently rescued 13 additional cats from the same neighborhood, highlighting an alarming trend in targeted attacks on felines.
"I figured, like worst-case scenario, I have six months to pay it off without interest," said Fluty, explaining her reasoning behind fronting the medical bill. "It's just another reason why I want to get more of the cats fixed in his neighborhood... cause like, I don't want there to be more victims of that kind of targeted violence against animals."
The recent crossbow-shooting incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage within the San Jose community, prompting questions about how someone could engage in such senseless cruelty. While officials are investigating this incident, many local residents are left feeling shaken by the realization that such malicious behavior may be lurking among them.
Fortunately for Huerro, thanks to Fluty's heroic efforts, the stray cat is now receiving life-saving treatment and can expect full recovery within two weeks. This heart-wrenching yet uplifting story serves as a poignant reminder of human compassion in action and will undoubtedly continue to inspire those who hear it.
A shocking incident in San Jose has left a community on edge after a stray cat, nicknamed "Huerro", was found shot with a crossbow bolt. The animal's ownerless fate would have been dire had not the kindness of a stranger intervened.
On Friday night, Huerro was discovered by a woman who posted an appeal for help on Nextdoor, the social media platform popular among neighbors. However, without access to a car, the search for rescue services began late in the evening, with many hours ticking by before the cat received medical attention.
Enter Allison Fluty, a local resident from Sunnyvale, whose determination and compassion helped secure the life-saving treatment Huerro required. With no hesitation, she took it upon herself to ferry the injured feline to a veterinary clinic. The shocking discovery was that the crossbow bolt had pierced the base of Huerro's tail, measuring an astonishing 6 inches in length.
Fluty's selfless act didn't stop there; her generosity inspired a GoFundMe campaign, and she has since dedicated herself to helping other stray animals, some of whom are likely related to Huerro. Notably, Fluty recently rescued 13 additional cats from the same neighborhood, highlighting an alarming trend in targeted attacks on felines.
"I figured, like worst-case scenario, I have six months to pay it off without interest," said Fluty, explaining her reasoning behind fronting the medical bill. "It's just another reason why I want to get more of the cats fixed in his neighborhood... cause like, I don't want there to be more victims of that kind of targeted violence against animals."
The recent crossbow-shooting incident has sparked widespread concern and outrage within the San Jose community, prompting questions about how someone could engage in such senseless cruelty. While officials are investigating this incident, many local residents are left feeling shaken by the realization that such malicious behavior may be lurking among them.
Fortunately for Huerro, thanks to Fluty's heroic efforts, the stray cat is now receiving life-saving treatment and can expect full recovery within two weeks. This heart-wrenching yet uplifting story serves as a poignant reminder of human compassion in action and will undoubtedly continue to inspire those who hear it.
how someone can just shoot a poor cat with a crossbow bolt?! 
I mean, what's wrong with these people? It's not like they're even hurting humans or kids or anything... animals are our friends too! 
And the fact that there are more cats in danger is super worrying 
. We need to make sure someone gets held accountable for this ASAP and that no more innocent animals get hurt 
. Kudos to Allison Fluty though, she's literally a hero 
for stepping up and saving Huerro's life! 
. I mean, what's the deal with all these targeted attacks on cats? It's not just random violence, there's like, a pattern here 
. And then you got this woman Allison Fluty stepping up and saving the cat's life without hesitation... it's almost like she was expecting something to happen or knew about it beforehand 
. And that GoFundMe campaign? I bet it wasn't just for charity purposes 
. Someone's gotta be behind all this, and I'm gonna keep digging till I find out who 
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. I'm so glad Fluty stepped up and helped Huerro out - she's literally saving lives here 
. The way people are coming together to support her and help other strays is amazing 
. It just goes to show that even in the most darkest moments, there's always hope and kindness to be found 
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this is just crazy... someone actually shoots a crossbow at a stray cat 
. but then comes along Allison Fluty, and she's like a real-life angel 
saving Huerro's life and inspiring others to do the same 
. Allison Fluty's selfless act is a shining example of how one person can make a difference in the lives of others - two-legged and four-legged alike! 
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. It's a soberin' reminder that kindness can make all the difference in this crazy world 
how can someone do this to another living being?! i'm so grateful for people like Allison Fluty who stepped up and saved Huerro's life 
! I mean, crossbow-shooting someone... even if they're just a stray cat 
? It's just not right. And what's up with people doing this to animals? Like, targeting them on purpose? 
That's not cool at all. But at the same time, I'm like super grateful for people like Allison Fluty who care so much about animals and are willing to help out when no one else will