Angell Surgeon Reattaches Face of Cat Who Survived Fan Belt Trauma; Days in the Cold
Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Feline Possibly Sought Warmth in Car from Frigid Winter Weather

Click here to watch a video of Edgar's amazing story.

Edgar, a four-year-old domestic long hair cat, returned home after missing for three days with half of her face skinned and hanging from her head. Her owner immediately brought the severely traumatized feline to Angell Animal Medical Center’s 24-hour Emergency Service where she was evaluated by veterinarians and scheduled for surgery. Dr. Michael Pavletic, Angell Director of Surgical Services, reattached Edgar’s lacerated face today.

Edgar’s wounds are believed to be caused by a car’s fan belt after she sought refuge from the recent cold snap. Animals frequently seek warmth from warm car engines in the winter months. The MSPCA-Angell reminds drivers to loudly tap the hoods of their automobiles or honk their horns before starting their engines.

While Edgar is an owned cat, the MSPCA-Angell cares for hundreds of thousands of animals in need of care. Help keep other animals safe and warm this holiday season by donating to the MSPCA-Angell’s General Fund.