Justin, the kitten, is making good progress (Picture: Animal Alliance)

A kitten that had accelerant poured over it and was then set on fire is on the road to recovery.

The five-week-old cat was subjected to the cruel attack in New Jersey, US, last week and it was touch and go as to whether he would survive.

Justin, as he is known now, suffered second and third degree burns.

But a new video has emerged that shows him playing with vets, who say he is not yet out of the woods.


The five-week-old kitten was doused in accelerant (Picture: Animal Alliance)

Authorities are eager to catch those involved in the attack and have offered a reward of $5,000 (£3,200).

‘This is the latest in a disturbing string of animals apparently being intentionally lit on fire,’ said Sarah Speed from the Humane Society.



‘This depraved act of cruelty will not be tolerated, and we hope this reward will encourage anyone with information to come forward and help bring a perpetrator to justice.’

The young cat’s ears will have to be mostly removed as a result of the incident and he will have permanent bald spots but it is hoped he will make a full recovery.