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Stray dogs<\/a> and cats encounter a lot of danger in their everyday lives and must use sharp survival skills to keep going. From food shortages and predatory animals to extreme weather conditions and moving vehicles, strays have to stay on their toes to survive.<\/p>\n This stray orange cat<\/a> must literally have nine lives. The pretty kitty was rescued after being hit by a train in Suffolk County, NY and now has an entire team helping him recover.<\/p>\n The feline was seen lying motionless on the tracks near the Lindenhurst station on the night of April 11, according to ABC7 News<\/a>. The engineer who spotted the cat assumed he had died. When the engineer passed the area again later the following evening, he saw the animal move its head and immediately called for a rescue.<\/p>\n The power to the rails was shut off so MTA officers and a rescue team could safely retrieve the injured feline. The TikTok from @fox5newyork shared the effort to save the frightened fur baby.<\/p>\n “The cat was staring at us the entire time \u2014\u00a0we locked eyes with him. We wanted to make sure he didn’t run away,” Officer Vikki Machado said.<\/p>\n The orange cat was immediately taken to South Shore Feral Care (SSFC) in West Babylon\u00a0to give him a full evaluation.<\/p>\n The cat was soon given the moniker Garfield due to his striking resemblance to the famous cartoon character.<\/p>\n A full examination and X-rays revealed Garfield’s extensive injuries, including a completely fractured front limb, a broken nose, and two dislocated hips. Despite his serious condition, Garfield’s prognosis is promising.<\/p>\n Related: Orange Cat Escapes for an Outdoor Adventure and Immediately Regrets His Life Choices<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n “Garfield is alert, responsive, and fighting,” the organization shared,\u00a0as reported by People<\/a>. \u00a0“With the right care, right now, he has a real chance to heal beautifully… We are moving forward as quickly as possible, because in cases like this, time matters.”<\/p>\n The rescue is requesting donations to cover the costs of Garfield’s medical treatment. So far, his injuries have incurred close to $12,000. Funds donated will go toward emergency orthopedic surgery, pain management, and postoperative care.<\/p>\n Garfield is obviously a fighter and getting the care he needs. Now, he even has an entire fan base routing for him.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udc36<\/a>SIGN UP to get \u201cpawsitivity\u201d delivered right to your inbox with inspiring & entertaining stories about our furry & feathered friends<\/a><\/strong>\ud83d\udc3e\ud83d\udc3e<\/a><\/p>\n This story was originally published by Parade Pets<\/a> on Apr 15, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News<\/a> section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Parade Pets and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article. Stray dogs and cats encounter a lot of danger in their everyday lives and must use sharp survival skills to keep going. 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