When this gray-and-white cat was brought to Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter May 2, she had a swollen rear foot and leg. She’s very thin, barely weighs 4 pounds and was filthy and flea-infested. She was found on Walters Hatchery Road in the Spring Grove area.

The people who found her said they saw a similar-looking cat last year, so she might have been on her own for quite a while.

“We took the cat to the vet, and it turns out she was shot with a shotgun. Pellets can be seen in the x-ray,” said Ann Behrendt of Heavenly Paws. “Each of her toes and her wrist are broken. She is too thin and weak to do surgery quite yet; we need to fatten her up and get rid of the infection. She may require her leg to be amputated.”

Behrendt said the cat is amazingly sweet and she’s hoping to find her a safe and loving home. “All she does is purr and head butt and beg for love.”

For details, call Ann at Heavenly Paws Animal Shelter at 717-495-1727, email ann@heavenlypawsshelter.com or visit www.HeavenlyPawsShelter.com.