Cat Recovers from Gunshot Wound, Ready to Find New Home

Meet Rubi!

This cutie is a two year-old tuxedo cat.  Rubi seems to do well with dogs, kids and other cats.

In January, Rubi was brought to Tarpon Animal Hospital after being shot by an unknown assailant. The gunshot wound shattered her right front leg and lodged in her shoulder. The veterinarians were unsure whether her leg could be saved but they did everything possible and used all of their skills to save the leg, and it worked. Although the bullet could not be removed, a pin was placed in her leg and a month later she was bearing weight on the leg.  She had a second surgery in May to remove the pin.

On June 7th, just over five months since she was shot, Rubi "walked" out of Tarpon Animal Hospital and is now at Suncoast Animal League awaiting her forever home. Over the past five months of limited activity, Rubi has put on a few pounds and developed a bit of a "Diva" type attitude or "catitude" as the case may be. She’s very cute and playful.

Thanks to the caring staff at Tarpon Animal Hospital, Rubi has survived a life threatening experience. She may have used up one of her nine lives, but she would like to spend the rest of her lives in a loving home with a loving family.

For more information about adopting Rubi, please call the Suncoast Animal League at 727-786-1330.

The Suncoast Animal League is a no-kill, no time limit rescue agency for abused, neglected or unwanted animals in the Palm Harbor area. The Suncoast Animal League is located at 1030 Pennsylvania Ave, 727-786-1330. For more information or to hear our adoption hours, please call 727-786-1330 or visit our web site at www.suncoastanimalleague.org. Please "like" us on Facebook and "follow" us on Twitter.

Thanks to Beth at the Suncoast Animal League for providing information for this story!