A cat was run over and left for dead in Holland, but thanks to the quick thinking of three teenagers, the tabby is alive tonight and recovering from a life saving surgery. We do want to warn you the pictures of Spirit the cat may be upsetting to some of you.
It all started with the teenagers, but there are a lot of Good Samaritans working to save Spirit including a local veterinarian and a rescue group.
Spirit was hit Monday night and the driver didn't stop. A teenage girl and her boyfriend who watched it happen, scooped the cat up out of the street, went and got the girl's older sister and then raced the injured cat to the vet.
The cat's eyes were severely injured and her jaw was broken. She underwent major surgery Wednesday at St. Francis Veterinary Hospital in Sylvania. She was in surgery for several hours. During surgery, Dr. Dillon had to remove one of her eyes and repair her jaw, but he says she is doing as well as can be expected.
Planned Pethood has taken her into their rescue program. That means the rescue group will pay for her surgery which is expected to cost about $2,500.00.
Conner Richberg is one of the teens who rescued Spirit. She collected money Wednesday at Springfield High School to get the fund started to pay for the surgery, "I am very hopeful that Spirit makes a full recovery. I know nothing is a guarantee, but I am really hopeful that she gets a good home because everyone deserves a chance right?"
Nikki Morey is the Executive Director of Planned Pethood,"She's not going to be up for adoption for awhile. She will have to get used to being blind and she'll need a lot of tender, loving care while she learns to eat with the broken jaw. She likely has hematomas all over her body, so she'll be sore and not feeling very well."
Conner has already raised $130 and she's taking her collection can back to school Thursday.
After seeing this story, a 13abc viewer agreed to foster Spirit.
People who are interested in donating towards Spirit's medical costs can donate online at www.plannedpethood.org or by sending a check made out to Planned Pethood to PO Box 350908, Toledo OH 43635. Please note "Spirit" somewhere on the online form or in the memo of the check.
People who are interested in fostering or adopting from Planned Pethood can call 419-826-3499 for more information.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:37:02 GMT
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:36:33 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Damage is extensive. Video showed blocks of flattened homes and vehicles tossed upside down.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:29:36 GMT
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat exhaustion. 13abc is told the injured firefighters were treated returned to duty Monday.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:24:30 GMT
Toledo Police have shut down southbound I-75 between Anthony Wayne Trail and South due to a serious accident. We're told it is a rollover crash. At least one man was seriously injured when he was ejected
Toledo Police have shut down southbound I-75 between Anthony Wayne Trail and South due to a serious accident.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:10:50 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system but
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:36:33 GMT
Severe weather is sweeping areas of the plains states. At least one person is dead and more storms are on the way today. ISOH/IMPACT is preparing to help those affected by the spring storms in Texas
A large tornado roared through the southern part of Oklahoma City and Moore, Oklahoma Monday afternoon. Damage is extensive. Video showed blocks of flattened homes and vehicles tossed upside down.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:24 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:24:30 GMT
Toledo Police have shut down southbound I-75 between Anthony Wayne Trail and South due to a serious accident. We're told it is a rollover crash. At least one man was seriously injured when he was ejected
Toledo Police have shut down southbound I-75 between Anthony Wayne Trail and South due to a serious accident.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:37:02 GMT
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.
Portions of Moore, Oklahoma were ravaged by a mile-wide tornado this Monday afternoon. This follows a near-record quiet start to tornado season. Strong storms may reach northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan by Tuesday.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:29 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:29:36 GMT
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat
Two Toledo firefighters went to the hospital Monday morning after a fire in West Toledo. It happened in the 3600 block of Berkerly near Berdan. One was treated for a minor burn and the other for heat exhaustion. 13abc is told the injured firefighters were treated returned to duty Monday.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:41:39 GMT
The warmer weather bring out all of the bugs. Today begins the Toledo Area Sanitary District's battle with mosquitos. Both rainfall and temperature play a role in how many mosquitos we'll have this
The Toledo Area Sanitary District has started mosquito control. Monday evening marks the first day of light trapping. Biologists trap mosquitos and then study the numbers and types throughout the county. Free backyard sprays begin this week and neighborhood fogging starts in June. Log on to 13abc.com for details.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:39:33 GMT
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness. Ashley is
A local elementary student wants to help children understand autism. Ashley McNeal has several siblings with the disorder, so she decided to write a book with the hope of raising awareness.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:22 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:22:06 GMT
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near
A scary situation Monday afternoon as a car slammed into a house on McCord Road. Police say a woman was driving a car southbound and lost control. She swerved and cut across the northbound lanes near Angola.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:10:08 GMT
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont. Toledo police say someone inside a black SUV opened fire on a minivan. The driver of the minivan
A man was taken to the hospital Monday after a drive-by shooting. It happened in the 1200 block of Belmont.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:10:50 GMT
A plan working its way through Columbus has local towns concerned. State lawmakers want to change how cities tax people and businesses. House Bill 5 would create a one-size-fits-all taxing system but
Perrysburg city council is considering a resolution opposing HB 5 which would give Ohio the right to create tax policy not individual towns.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:28 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:28:56 GMT
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation. There are new details in the Clyde Cancer Cluster investigation. Whirlpool
"I want to make sure that we keep focused on the facts and focused on the science," says Jeff Noel, Vice President of Whirlpool Corporation.
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