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Cat Missing One Eye and Dragging Injured Leg Gets Second Chance

black and white cat missing one eye and one leg resting inside pet carrier

Photo: Greater Good Charities

75 shelter animals left LA County shelters on our emergency Flight to Freedom to make space for hundreds of animals rescued from horrible conditions. One of the lucky passengers on the flight was a cat named Captain Wink. 

woman smiling next to pet carrier on plane with black cat inside
Photo: Greater Good Charities
His life has been tough as a stray, and he has the scars and injuries to prove it. The black and white cat was found injured and in need of medical care by a concerned resident who called their local shelter for help. Rescuers were able to trap the cat and bring him to a clinic for care. 
Black and white cat with plastic cone around head inside pet carrier
Photo: Greater Good Charities

Captain Wink got his name because he arrived missing one eye and dragging an injured leg that was never treated. His leg needed to be amputated, and his eye socket sown shut. 

black and white cat on orange towel inside pet carrier
Photo: Greater Good Charities

He underwent surgery and is on the road to recovery. He was cleared to fly to get the second chance he deserves to find a loving home. 

black cat in pet carrier being loaded into plane
Photo: Greater Good Charities

Captain Wink is at a shelter in Idaho thanks to Flight to Freedom where he is continuing to heal before being put up for adoption. 

man smiling beside pet carrier with black cat inside
Photo: Greater Good Charities

Your donations make these life-saving flights possible and give shelter cats like Captain Wink a chance to find a family of his own. Thank you for your continued support. Donate now to support next month's flight.
Andrea Powell

Andrea Powell is an animal enthusiast who resides in West Michigan. When not writing, she is exploring the great outdoors with her dogs and horses.

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