Riley (Tabby's Place)
In April of 2016, sweet Riley was severely injured by a speeding car. According to Tabby’s Place his broken body was, “…so marred beyond recognition, it was initially impossible to determine his gender, and so it was necessary to choose a neutral name.” Once Riley was taken to Tabby’s and seen by a trusted emergency vet, his condition was summed up by one word: grave. Riley had a shattered femur, a fractured jaw, damaged lungs, and swelling in his brain. Some doubted Riley would make it through the night, and others questioned the quality of the life that might lie ahead. As Tabby’s Place says, “We suffered with Riley, wept for Riley, bombarded heaven with prayer for mercy for Riley. Compassion was our motor.” He was fed through a tube in his throat, his bones were gently healed, and slowly he began to come back to the world.
Six days and two surgeries later, Riley opened his eyes. He began to lift his head occasionally – in between snuggles in his blankets. Now, Riley has regained more than mobility – he is joyful once more. Thanks to the dedication of the folks at Tabby’s Place and Riley’s own determination, he now has a full life to live.
Riley found his sanctuary at Tabby’s Place.
Tabby’s Place is a cage-free, no-kill sanctuary for cats rescued from hopeless situations, located at 1100 US Highway 202, Ringoes, NJ, 08551, and online at www.tabbysplace.org.
