One-Eyed Cat Found by Dumpster Wins Pet of the Week
Summary
A cat named Ollie, who was found as a feral kitten with an infected eye, wins Newsweek's "Pet of the Week." Ollie now lives with Micki Smith in Sarasota and has adapted well to having one eye. Other finalists included pets Stretch, Boo Boo, and Lokii, each with their unique stories.Key Facts
- Ollie the cat was found by a dumpster and had an infected eye, which was later removed.
- Ollie was adopted by Micki Smith and spends most of his day sleeping.
- Stretch is a cat who joined Stephanie Hill's family after Fourth of July fireworks scared him.
- Stretch now lives with Hill's mom, eagerly awaiting visits from Hill.
- Boo Boo, a part Chihuahua, part Dachshund, joined Thelma Oatman's family where initial jealousy from another dog, Suzy, has eased over time.
- Lokii is a cat adopted by Laura Newell after the loss of another cat, Tyler, and gets along well with Newell's cat Bo.
- Newsweek selects a "Pet of the Week" based on submissions from readers.
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