TAMPA BAY, UNITED STATES // If cats have nine lives, a black and white feline from Tampa, Florida, has certainly used up one.
The Tampa Bay Times reports that when 18-month-old Bart was hit by a car earlier this month, his owner Ellis Hutson was so distraught he could not stand the thought of burying his pet.
He asked his neighbour Dusty Albritton to dig a shallow grave.
Five days later, on January 21, a matted and injured Bart emerged, meowing for food and water.
Mr Hutson contacted the Humane Society of Tampa Bay, which through the Save-A-Pet Medical Fund will help cover the veterinarian costs.
Bart had surgery to remove a ruptured eye, wire his jaw shut and insert a feeding tube.
He should recover in about six weeks and he will go home with Mr Hutson.
* Associated Press
