10/11/2026
Many people are often surprised by the difficult and sometimes heartbreaking cases that we see and assist jn as a humane society . However, our mission is to help the injured, abused and neglected animals of our community . With that responsibility, we assist in very troubling and disturbing situations. Many times these cases end with a happy outcome, and sometimes they do not. Regardless, our mission is to aid in helping reduce suffering and bring health, happiness and enrichment to the animals in our care.
Buffy is one of the precious animals that we had the privilege of helping. She was found as a very young kitten, alone on a country road, eyes crusted over and swollen. After a couple vet visits, and continuous attempts by her foster to improve the health of her eyes, it was decided that to avoid continued infections and pain, both of Buffy’s eyes would need to be removed. For many, the thought of inflicting a kitten with a lifelong physical limitation of blindness, might appear cruel and inhumane. However, Buffy’s foster saw her will to live, and we all agreed that this brave kitten who exhibited such happiness, playfulness and resilience, deserved a chance to adapt to a modified life without sight. So it was decided that to avoid repeated exposure to anesthesia, Buffy would be spayed and have her eyes removed at the same time. Buffy successfully recovered from her surgeries, and we have all been amazed at her recovery! She knew the layout of her house and just within a couple of days, she was running to her food bowl and playing with her toys. We are so proud of this brave little kitten, who never let her vision become a limiting factor. The best part of this story is that her foster decided that she could not let her go, and keeping Buffy in the home that she was comfortable and familiar with was the best decision🩷 Both Buffy and her foster are happy and healthy. A true testament to what The Muskingum County Humane Society does every day! We can only continue this with your support! We have many ways to donate but below is our mailing address, if you would like to donate. We have several online options as well. Message us if those are more convenient. We appreciate every $1 we raise to help animals in need. Please share!
The Muskingum County Humane Society
PO Box 74
Roseville Ohio 43777