Here's a link to the story, there are some pics of the cat as well. Story
Girl Saves Cat Found Frozen Stiff In Snow
Cat's Tail, Parts Of Ears Must Be Amputated
POSTED: 7:35 am EST February 1, 2005
UPDATED: 8:10 am EST February 1, 2005
A cat discovered frozen stiff and stuck into the ground in 20 below zero weather near a Minnesota bus stop will lose its tail and part of its ears but will survive, according to Local 6 News.
The cat, named Popsie for Popsicle, was discovered by an 8-year-old girl as
She heard a meow and found the cat.
"She was literally frozen stiff," rescuer Jacki Hietala said. "She was frozen to the ground. Her claws were extended into the snow bank."
The family brought the cat home and put her under a dryer for hours to thaw out.
The cat lost part of her ears and paw pads and her tail needs to be amputated after being frostbitten.
The owner of the cat has not come forward, but the whole neighborhood is rallying around this once-frozen feline, offering it all the warmth and comforts of home.
The family is taking up a collection to help save the cat.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
