Wilby is a 7-month-old Domestic Short Hair Cat in Marshall, TX, who needs $748 for Enucleation.

Aside from being a black cat. Wilby has a big strike against him, as you can see at once by comparing his eyes. He was brought in to Marshall Pet Adoption Center as a stray on March 31. He was found on the streets of Marshall, Texas, but he’s as sweet and affectionate as any house cat. His backstory is a mystery.

We don’t know anything about Wilby’s life before he was brought to us by a kind person who found him on the streets. He’s so sweet and loving in spite of the pain he must be experiencing, it seems likely he had a home at one time. We’ve had no opportunity to see how he behaves with other animals, but he people are immediate friends.

Black cats often get a raw deal. They’re the hardest to find adopters for, and they’re often the targets of cruelty. Superstitious people steer clear of them altogether. Wilby has the extra burden of an infected eye injury that causes him pain. We don’t know the origin of the injury, but we do know he deserves a good life in a loving home.

The right eye needs what’s called enucleation, to remove the eye and rid this poor baby of pain and infection. He is a sweet and loving boy who will make someone a great companion, and we’d like to see this seven-month-old get that chance.
Wilby’s surgery and post-op care will cost between $693 and $748.

We’re a rescue supporting our city shelter, which has no budget for medical intervention. Our goal is to help create a live outcome for every adoptable pet, which Wilby most certainly is.