Highway is a 2-year-old cat in Norwalk, CT, who needs $2,000 for surgical intervention with the need for metal plates to stabilize both fractures.

Highway, aptly named as he was found at a Rest Stop on I95, was discovered by State Police on January 24th near the New Canaan exit. The cat was abandoned by his owner and left in a carrier by the side of the rest stop. The State Officers immediately suspected abuse as they noticed that the cat struggled when walking and that one eye was ruptured. The cat looked like he was in terrible pain!

New Canaan Animal Control reached out to Pet Animal Welfare Society of CT or PAWS to join forces to help Highway. PAWS is a nonprofit dedicated to the rescue and adoption of our communities homeless and abused cats and dogs. Highway was quickly made comfortable and was seen by the PAWS’ vet. X rays validated our worst suspicion – according to our vet, Highway was definitely abused.

Despite his extensive injuries, Highway maintains his sweet temperament and disposition. He is a very sweet cat who will definitely find a forever home. Highway has a very different and rewarding life ahead of him, thanks to the quick thinking and action of the State Police and New Canaan Animal Control.

Highway suffered fractures in both front legs. Highway will require expensive surgical intervention with the need for metal plates to stabilize both fractures. In addition to his broken legs, Highway suffers from a painful, ruptured eye which will be removed by PAWS' in-house medical team. Our vet suspects that the eye was punctured with a sharp object.

Highway’s fractures will be performed by an outsourced veterinary clinic, costing thousands of dollars. On behalf of Highway, a huge thank you in advance. You are the true heroes of animal rescue and your generosity and support give animals like Highway a second chance.