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Cat Recovering After Being Beaten By 2 Boys

BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- A cat is recovering at a Baltimore animal shelter after allegedly being beaten by two teen boys.

According to Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, a concerned citizen saw two teen boys beating the cat in Fells Point.  He chased the boys, but couldn't catch them.  He then returned for the cat and took her to BARCS, where she is being treated and cared for.

The cat, now named Marilyn, had a broken rear leg. Vets inserted pins and wires to save her leg. They believe Marilyn is about 1.5 years old.

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