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Cupid looking for love: Cat found with arrow in head up for adoption

By Rob Woodfork

Cupid, the cat found Valentine’s Day with an arrow in his head, is officially available for adoption.

The Animal Welfare League of Arlington said on its website Monday that a special lottery-style adoption process — open only to residents of D.C., Maryland or Virginia — has been created to handle the many inquiries about adopting Cupid. Applications must be delivered in person at the shelter on Wednesday or Thursday.

Cupid needed surgery to remove the 5-inch arrow, which missed his eyes and brain.

The infection and incisions from Cupid’s wound are said to be healing well.

Cupid was originally found by the Potomac Highlands Animal Rescue Group in West Virginia, not far from the Virginia border. The Animal Welfare League of Arlington stepped in when that group couldn’t afford to pay for surgery.

Since then, the Animal Welfare League of Arlington has taken in over $80,000 in donations for Cupid’s medical expenses.

Ruthie’s All-Day brings ‘meat and 3’ to South Arlington

By Jeff Clabaugh
Two restaurant industry veterans are opening a new restaurant in South Arlington with smokers, a wood-burning hearth and what sounds like a lot of meat — all in a former historic chocolate factory. Ruthie’s All-Day will open this fall at 3411 Fifth St. S. in the Arlington Heights neighborhood. Dinner service will be what the owners call a modern, full-service take on “meat and three.” Meat and three is a Southern restaurant staple — typically a choice of one meat selection and three sides to go with it.
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