Oprah is a five-and-a-half-year-old beauty with the sweetest disposition. It’s hard to imagine that this friendly feline has had such a difficult journey.
A Good Samaritan rescued Oprah and her four kittens in January 2017 from a high-kill shelter where she was scheduled to be euthanized. Upon examination, a veterinarian found that Oprah had been shot multiple times, by both a BB gun and a 22-caliber pistol, resulting in several leg fractures. Based on the age of her kittens and that her fractures were approximately eight weeks old when found meant that she had given birth shortly before or just after sustaining her injuries. In addition, Oprah tested positive for feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV+).
Oprah arrived at Cat Depot in late January. During her initial exam it was found that she had been shot two additional times - once in the upper leg and once under her left eye. The bullets were removed and now a very healthy Oprah is relaxing on the Adoption Floor waiting for her fur-ever home. She is currently residing at Cat Depot in Sarasota and we welcome you to meet this sweetheart! Please visit catdepot.org or call 941.366.2404.
