Kitten dyed blue, likely used as doggie chew toy rescued

Saturday, January 2, 2016
SAN JOSE, Calif. (WPVI) -- A kitten, likely used as a chew toy for a dog, is on the road to recovery.

The 8-week-old kitten dyed indigo was found with 20 deep puncture wounds and dropped off at a San Jose rescue shelter.
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"Smurf" will undergo surgery next week to repair his wounds.

He's making friends quickly with another cat, "Cherry," and they will be placed in foster care next week together.


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