March 17 (UPI) -- A Florida animal rescue said a 6-year-old cat underwent surgery for an intestinal blockage, and veterinarians ended up removing 26 hair ties.
The HALO No-Kill Rescue Shelter in Sebastian said on social media that staff learned of a 6-year-old cat signed over for euthanasia due to a blockage, and decided to take custody of the feline.
The cat, named Midnite, underwent surgery and veterinarians were shocked to discover the cause of the blockage was 26 hair ties.
"Ever wondered where all your hair ties disappear to? Sometimes they end up in places you would never imagine. Like your pet's stomach," the post said. "It likely wasn't intentional, but this is an important reminder that small objects around the house can be incredibly dangerous for pets. Hair ties, rubber bands, strings and other tiny items can quickly become life-threatening."
The post said Midnite is now recovering from her surgery and is once again showing a healthy appetite.
doom1282 on March 18th, 2026 at 20:05 UTC »
I have a pica cat and although he's eaten a million things he shouldn't have he's never had a blockage. My other one can't have dry food anymore because it caused a blockage. My pica cat hasn't had any chewing incidents since adding puzzle feeders into his routine.
anonymousprincess on March 18th, 2026 at 20:02 UTC »
Oh gosh, my cat tries to eat hair ties so I have to keep them all in drawers or she will find them.
Sandstorm400 on March 18th, 2026 at 19:33 UTC »
For those interested, this link has a picture of the cat:
https://www.sebastiandaily.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/halo-750x422.jpg