RIP Katniss: Kitten Burn Victim Dies

A sweet baby kitten who had thousands of animal lovers rooting for her recovery and triumph over horrendous abuse passed away Sunday, two weeks after being intentionally burned.

Katniss the kitten was physically abused and deliberately set on fire at 8 weeks old in an incident occurring in Cleveland, Tennessee on October 6. She was rescued by a good Samaritan and brought to the local emergency clinic, where the veterinarian on duty, Dr. Todd Dolen, who is also the veterinarian for the non-profit organization Animal Aid, in Athens, Tennessee took a special interest in her and brought her home for care.

Katniss suffered severe burns and required a couple of surgeries, including the amptation of a seriously damaged rear leg. Dr. Dolen performed the procedures and was able to use skin from the amputated leg for grafts over the kitten’s burns.

Katniss was given her name in a gesture that honored her great courage and strength in the face of terrible adversity.

The sweet kitten received love, prayers, support and donations from thousands of animal lovers during the two weeks that she fought to recover from her injuries.

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