This story has been in the local news around here for about a week. The cat has had surgery and is doing well. They have several leads, but no one has been arrested yet.

Watch the video or read the full story here: (Weak stomach warning) http://www.kgan.com/shared/newsroom/top_stories/videos/kgan_vid_2615.shtml

OMG! Thats just horrible, and they really think someone did that to the poor cat? Man, how can that person live with themself.... I'm glad that the cat was alright though, thats just incredible...

Steven_L wrote:

OMG! Thats just horrible, and they really think someone did that to the poor cat? Man, how can that person live with themself.... I'm glad that the cat was alright though, thats just incredible...

Yep, they actually think that someone shot the cat with a commerical nail gun. The person obvously has a sickness.

The shelter issued a $3500 reward for info that leads to a conviction in this case. Police have a few leads, but it is still under investigation.

Betterdog4u wrote:

The shelter issued a $3500 reward for info that leads to a conviction in this case. Police have a few leads, but it is still under investigation.

I sure hope they catch him/her....thats inexcusable!

News Update:
The cat, now known as "Amazing Grace" is expected to make almost a full recovery from her injuries and has been adopted. She is set to go to her new home on Friday.

The nail was suscessfully removed two weeks ago, and the only problem is that she has blindness in one eye. Vets think that the blindness may only be temporary b/c removing the nail has relieved the pressure being put on the optic nerve.

Police and the local SPCA are still investigating and say they have several good leads.

I'm glad that shes recovering, and I sure hope that her vision returns!