Update: Sweet Willow has undergone two surgeries to remove her eyes and relieve the pain. Her caretakers shared that while she is blind, she continues to trust. She was abandoned by her family when she needed them most and is now looking for a new family to love. 

Your support has helped her get the care she needs to heal, so thank you! Willow hopes to spend her golden years in a home with someone to love and cuddle with. She is available for adoption and you can learn more about her here. 

Read her full story below. 

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month to raise awareness about animal abuse and to encourage people to report abuse and adopt from their local shelters. Along with our partner, Greater Good Charities, and your continued support we help countless sick, injured, and abused animals get the emergency medical care they need, like Willow.

She was abandoned outside a shelter in the cold overnight in desperate need of medical care. Shelter staff found her in the pet carrier the following morning and immediately brought her to the vet. 

Her eyes are enlarged and she is clearly in pain. Willow is suffering from high blood pressure and kidney problems that have impacted her eyes as well as the rest of her body. 

She has been started on pain medication and fluids until she is stable enough for surgery. The sweet cat will need two delicate eye surgeries and ongoing care to recover. 

She needs your support. Donate today to help cover her medical care and give her the second chance she deserves. 

Abused and neglected animals continue to arrive at shelters and rescue in need of medical care. Read Bond's story here to help another victim of abuse get life-saving care.