Timothy the cat must have used up all of his nine lives after being superglued to a busy US road... and surviving.

The lucky (considering the outcome) feline was recently stuck to a busy road in Minnesota, USA by cruel pranksters using superglue. They then fled the scene as cars continued to hurtle down the highway.

But amazingly, no motorists hit Timothy. Thinking he had already been injured, many sped past - just inches away - in cars, lorries and motorbikes without stopping to help.

Eventually, though, a couple pulled over to investigate and quickly called for an animal rescue service - while directing drivers around the glued cat.

Though rescuers were able to release Tim, they say he suffered injuries to his paw pads and claws by being removed from the road. Once he has recovered he will be placed with a foster family.