Shy cat with a past ‘full of heartbreak’ yearns for love at Ohio shelter. Meet Prego
A cat with a troubled start to her young life is being highlighted by an Ohio shelter for her resilient, and shy, nature.
When she was brought into the Ohio SPCA & Humane Society in Lima, the cat named Prego wasn’t alone. After being abandoned by her owners, the cat was turned over to the shelter in bad shape and with her litter of newborn kittens, a Facebook post said.
“Sadly, Prego had ingested something toxic while left outside and was having seizures caused by the toxin,” the Aug. 19 post said. “Her babies were also affected, and only one survived. Prego is a young cat around 2-years-old, and her past seems to be full of heartbreak.”
The shelter was able to help Prego with her seizures. Now that she’s been free of them for a bit, she’s ready for a new home and family.
“Prego is a quiet and reserved girl that is looking (for) a calm home environment to settle down in. Prego does well with other cats, and would prefer older children in the home,” the post says.
“She is not the type to approach you at first meet, but loves a good cheek scratching once she feels comfortable. After all she’s been through, she’s ready to be out of the hustle of the shelter and find someone to commit to her.”
According to Prego’s pet profile, the shelter believes her seizures were not caused by a long-term ailment, and that all her bloodwork returned normal.
“We truly believe it was not neurological, but do want her future family to be aware so they can watch out for any seizure activity in the future,” her profile says.
For more online information on Prego and other adoptable pets, visit the shelter’s website.
Lima is about a 90-mile drive northwest from Columbus.
This story was originally published August 27, 2024 at 11:14 AM with the headline "Shy cat with a past ‘full of heartbreak’ yearns for love at Ohio shelter. Meet Prego."