Monday, March 1, 2019

News 12 at 6 O'Clock

WAGENER, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) -- Akimbo the Bengal Cat has endured a long journey. He originally called Singapore home, but after falling nine stories, his life changed forever.

Akimbo underwent surgery to fix his broken back and dislocated femur, but some complications led to the original family not being able to keep him. The family was heartbroken and began calling rescues all over the world to care for their Akimbo.

A rescue in Colorado was on the other end of one of those calls and they knew just the person for the task, Michelle Donlick, founder and CEO of Avalo Cat Sanctuary in Wagener.

“I contacted the owners in Singapore and they were astounded I would come all that way, so then I did a fundraiser on Facebook and I have amazing supporters. They raised enough money to help me pay for the flight”, says Donlick.

After a round trip from Atlanta to Singapore with many stops and permits in between, Akimbo now calls Aiken County home.

Donlick said, “he’s like the sweetest cat. So tolerant and gets along with all the other cats well”.

Akimbo is able to walk on his own, but still has complications that prevent him from being adopted. He enjoys his life with new friends at the Avalo Cat Sanctuary.

If you would like to meet Akimbo, the Avalo Cat Sanctuary is always looking for volunteers. To volunteer click the link below.