Richmond cat shot in face, needed both eyes removed

Editor's Note: Some might find this story and the photos included to be disturbing. Viewer discretion is advised. RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- A Richmond cat was shot in the face, requiring the removal of both of his eyes, according to Richmond Animal Care and Control (RACC). On Saturday, Nov. 30, RACC shared the story of Absolute -- a 2-year-old white and orange cat who arrived at the shelter with significant injuries. According to RACC, Absolute was shot in the face. The severity of the damage meant both of his eyes needed to be removed, leaving him blind. Absolute, a 2-year-old cat who was shot in the face. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control) Absolute, a 2-year-old cat who was shot in the face. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control) A Nov. 17 post on a secondary RACC Facebook page appears to be the first post made about Absolute's care. In that post, RACC said the cat was shot with a BB gun. Days later, in a Nov. 23 post on that same page, RACC shared a photo of Absolute post-surgery, adding that said surgery was performed by Animal Eye Care of Richmond. Absolute, a 2-year-old cat who was shot in the face. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control) "Throughout this grizzly incident (still under investigation), Absolute remained a snuggly purring machine and seemed to know we were helping him," RACC said on Facebook. At the time of the Nov. 30 post, RACC was looking for potential new homes for Absolute. He has since been adopted. Absolute, a 2-year-old cat who was shot in the face. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control) Absolute, a 2-year-old cat who was shot in the face. (Photo: Richmond Animal Care and Control) The shelter specified that he would benefit most from being around other cats and should not be allowed outside. But, most importantly, he needed a home that could give him the kind of care he deserves.