Oliver, a beloved regular visitor to our sanctuary, survived a senseless act of cruelty and received emergency veterinary care through the Gardens. We later lost him under circumstances we believe involved human harm.
Because we believe Oliver was harmed by a person, this page remains as a record of what happened and why community attention matters. If there is credible information, contact the sanctuary directly.
Oliver was not a full-time resident, but a familiar face who visited our gardens daily for food and affection. He once arrived at our gates dragging his back legs. X-rays confirmed our worst fears: he had been shot. His case showed how quickly a community cat can become an emergency case.
Despite the pain, Oliver was incredibly sweet. He purred when nurses changed his bandages and kneaded his blankets with his front paws. His story remains here because the work continues for cats like him.