OJ's Story

OJ was left outside the Milford Humane shelter in a couple of laundry baskets tied together. An unsigned note said that he was found at a recently sold house, and probably left behind by the previous owners.

We learned that OJ was not interacting with the woman who adopted him. She actually saw very little of OJ. He would watch her from a distance and run when she came close. She noticed blood on his paw and took him to the vet. There was no way to know how long the wound was visible, but a biopsy showed plasmacytoma. The options were to leave it alone, see an oncologist or amputate. OJ was returned to Milford Humane.

Back at the shelter his paw was bandaged and he went to the vet every few days for a bandage change. We continued with that and discussed other treatment. It was decided to go with the least invasive — medication to see if the wound which now covered the whole top of his paw would heal. He was given prednisone and we were encouraged as the paw began to look better.

Then it got worse. He was not tolerating the prednisone and became anemic. The next course of action would have been a cancer drug, but because prednisone was a problem it was felt the stronger cancer drug would have an adverse effect on him.

Because there was no other option, OJ's leg was amputated. Currently he is anemic and not eating very well. Some days his cage is a smorgasbord of dishes to try to trigger his appetite. Thoughout all of this OJ continues to purr and loves to snuggle.

OJ is a handsome orange and white cat and looks like a lion. He's a real sweetie and deserves a chance at survival. Donations to help defray OJ's care would be greatly appreciated.

OJ, before his surgery.

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