When The Cat People were finally able to purchase a commercial property, there was much that needed to be done. Making a pool house into a fun, feline living space required many volunteers and many hours. Almost everyone that made their way to help was greeted by a sweet, little gray and black, abbyssinian type tabby cat. Our property was her domain and she did not want to be inside. The volunteers started calling her OG, for Outside Girl.
As more cats came to the sanctuary, OG kept her welcoming activities to just outside the cottage door. She would come in occasionally, but always wanted back out. She loved to be petted, but was not so sure about being picked up.
Over time, OG did decide that inside was pretty nice and so she became Millie. Well, Millie started walking a little crooked, and tilting her head a bit and even fell off a shelf or two. A check up with the veterinarian showed that Millie had ear polyps. They were severely affecting her balance and would have a huge impact on her quality of life. The decision was made to give Millie a chance at her best life, and so surgery with a specialist was scheduled. Three surgeries later, Millie is recovering at the sanctuary and looking forward to returning to her position as chief greeter!
The surgeries were expensive, but Millie has been with us from the start. Fixing her up was the right thing to do. If you’d like to help with the expenses, just hit that “help Millie” button above. Millie and all the cats at the sanctuary will appreciate it very much.
Millie under surgery.
Millie, recovering at home!