Sick cat walked into workplace begging for help — so Ohio shelter quickly stepped in
A sweet cat who could hardly move is under the care of an Ohio shelter and veterinarian clinic thanks to the help of a good Samaritan.
Named Ben, it was clear the cat was in extreme distress based on the photos taken of him when brought into the Ohio Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). The cat was able to walk into a workplace and started pleading for attention, the shelter said in a Feb. 1 Facebook post.
Warning: The post linked below includes graphic photos.
“Ben was brought to our back door this afternoon by a good Samaritan after he walked into their place of work begging for help,” the shelter said. “The good Samaritan brought Ben to us so he could receive much needed medical care. Ben was immediately taken back and put on heating pads with his body temperature dangerously low.”
The Lima-based shelter took charge and navigated all that was wrong with the ailing feline.
“He was given warmed subcutaneous fluids, sugar to bring up his glucose, and given respiratory aids to clear his airway. He has been prescribed antibiotics for his severe upper respiratory infection and medication to treat his eyes,” the shelter said. “He was treated for fleas and parasites as well. Ben could barely lift his head up when he came through our doors. We have been able to stabilize his body temperature and (he is) starting to fight us (which is good!) when we continuously clear his airway.”
The shelter has been posting updates on Ben throughout the days, calling him a “fighter” and saying that he’s eating on his own in a Feb. 2 post. The SPCA also posted a video of him chowing down on canned food.
Unfortunately, on Feb. 3, the shelter updated that Ben’s health took a sharp turn and he has jaundice, which is the yellowing of skin and eyes.
“He is still eating, vocal, and wanting lots of attention,” the shelter said in a post. “Our concerns is the damage that was already done on his fragile body prior to him coming into our care. We will keep everyone updated on the status of his health. We have fallen in love with this little guy as many of you have.”
Ben is now under the care of the Kessen Veterinary Clinic in Delphos.
The shelter will continue to post updates on its Facebook page.
Lima is about a 125-hour drive north from Cincinnati.
This story was originally published February 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM