A kitten named Elmer is recovering well after being found severely matted and stuck in industrial-strength glue. Staff at a Texas animal shelter worked diligently to save the frightened animal.

<img alt="Composite photos of a sad looking kitten caked in white goo being held by a gloved hand, and a soft, clean, gray tabby kitten standing on a blanket" height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/a6319453-4362-47aa-ae86-050456712d12,1778090025820/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C0%2C2560%2C1440%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Elmer the kitten, who arrived at the Humane Society of North Texas covered in industrial-strength glue last month, is now healthy and happy." width="620" />...