Kitten doused in gasoline and set alight, finds forever home in NYC

When Justin was a few months old, he was doused in gasoline and set alight on the streets of Philadelphia; as a result he was horrifically burned. (Scroll down for rescue story)

A year later, after making a full recovery from third-degree burns on his back and head, Justin found a loving home in NYC.

Although Justin lost both his ears and was left with scars all over his back and head, he now leads a very happy life.

A year earlier…

5-week-old kitten doused in an accelerant before set on fire outside a busy road last week is steadily recovering from the brutal attack.

The one-pound kitten now named Justin suffered second and third-degree burns across one-third of it body.

“He’s doing remarkably well – but he’s not out of the woods yet” veterinarians say.

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Most of the cat’s ears had to be removed and he will also have some permanent bald patches in areas most badly burned – stretching from the top of its head throughout its back.

Currently, Justin is undergoing antibiotics to fight infections, constant wound dressings to remove scar tissue and is being given appetite stimulants.

According to police, Justin was discovered by a good Samaritan in the Kensington section of Philadelphia just after a flame was set to its doused body.

Unfortunately, though the attack is horrific by all accounts, animal workers say it isn’t unusual.

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‘This is the latest in a disturbing string of animals apparently being intentionally lit on fire,’ Humane Society’s Pennsylvania state director said.

‘This depraved act of cruelty will not be tolerated, and we hope this reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward and help bring a perpetrator to justice.” she added.

The Humane Society offered up to $5,000 for information leading to their arrest and conviction.