Fairfield police say a family's pet cat is paralyzed after being shot near their home last week.
The cat, Elvis, was found seriously injured at the corner of Redding and Catamount roads, according to police
Police say that it appears someone purposely shot the cat with a .22-caliber firearm. They say the cat's spine was severed.
Elvis is currently being treated at The VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk and is expected to survive.