The cat, affectionately known as OJ, came to his owners from the streets of Richmond, Virginia. One day in Aug. 2021, OJ returned to his rescuers with what they assumed was a nasty animal bite, that turned out to be much more serious.
After being treated by a veterinarian, OJ seemed to return to normal until he became distressed a few months later. An abscess had formed on OJ's neck which required a surgery to remove.
The wound refused to heal, and OJ's owners brought him back to a veterinarian where scar tissue and an X-ray led to the discovery of a bullet that had been lodged along his esophagus and spine.
OJ is now successfully recovering from the $8,000 surgery thanks to a generous community and skilled veterinarians.
To read OJ's full story on his GoFundMe or to donate to help alleviate costs, click here.
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