The one-year-old cat who was kicked by a sadistic Brooklyn man in May is finally up for adoption, according to the ASPCA.
Gothamist says that King has completely recovered from injuries sustained when Andre Robinson, 21, kicked him, sending him 20 feet in the air in a disturbing video. The Bedford-Stuyvesant native was charged with aggravated animal cruelty as a result.
A search for King was launched after the video went viral, and he was discovered seeking refuge inside of a vehicle a few days later. Noting that King has shown that he's a "affectionate and playful cat" during his stay with them, the ASPCA used his case to stress the importance of reporting animal cruelty:
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The ASPCA asks anyone interested in adopting King to call 212-876-7700, ext. 4044, or simply go to their website.
UPDATE: The ASPCA is happy to report that King has been adopted by a man in Manhattan. "We are pleased to have found a wonderful home so quickly for King," Gail Buchwald, senior vice president of the agency's adoption center, said in a statement.
"We know some people may be disappointed they did not get a chance to take King home. However, we want to remind you all that this month is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month and there are many adoptable cats and kittens in need of homes in shelters across the country."
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