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Texas cat named 'Porridge,' hit by a car, needs a home where he can climb and be loved
A Texas kitty named Porridge has already proven himself to be quite the survivor — and now, as he recovers from serious injuries, the cat is looking for a home to live out the rest of his days as a star.
“Porridge is around four years old and loves to be the center of attention,” Madison Ohler, founder of Wonky Whiskers Rescue in Texas, told Fox News Digital.
Wonky Whiskers Rescue is a central Texas-based nonprofit that focuses on rescuing cats with serious injuries, disabilities and illness.
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Porridge came to Wonky Whiskers Rescue after he was hit by a car, Ohler said.
As a result, he had to have one leg removed, is blind in one eye, and had to have a wire put in his jaw to help him recover, she said.
Porridge, a 4-year-old cat in Texas, was hit by a car and sustained serious injuries. He now needs a forever home. (Wonky Whiskers Rescue)
“He has the cutest little lopsided snaggletooth grin and his tongue often hangs out,” she said.
Despite the seriousness of his injuries, Porridge has proven himself to be quite the resilient little cat, the rescue said.
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“Porridge loves to climb and is full of amusing antics,” said Ohler. “He’s frequently found lounging on high up shelves, staring down at you, waiting for pets.”
That’s right: Despite only having three legs, Porridge is an extremely adept climber, she indicated.
Despite missing a leg, Porridge loves to climb and is often found on the highest shelves, his rescue group told Fox News Digital. (Wonky Whiskers Rescue)
“He likes to sneak into the closet and make his way up to the very highest shelf,” she said.
Porridge is “quirky,” said Ohler.
And he “may have a bit of an attitude with other animals, but prefers younger, submissive cats to hang out with.”
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She continued, “He doesn’t mind laid-back cats that respect his space and politely coexist with him.”
With humans, however, Porridge is great, she said.
Porridge is blind in one eye, but still wants to be the center of attention and loves to be petted, his Texas rescue group said. He will be available for adoption in about two weeks. (Wonky Whiskers Rescue)
“He demands human attention and snuggles,” she said.
“Porridge prefers not to share his human with too many other animals. He’s the star of the show, obviously.”
Porridge will be available for adoption in about two weeks, when his jaw is healed and the wire is removed, said Ohler.
Anyone interested in bringing an orange Porridge into their home, or any of Wonky Whiskers Rescue’s other adoptable cats, can contact Wonky Whiskers Rescue through its website or social media page.
The nonprofit group is located in Hewitt, Texas.
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A former Riverside County man was found guilty of sex trafficking a female victim and forcing her to engage in commercial sex acts along L.A.’s notorious Figueroa Corridor.
Elias Abdul Shabazz, 34, formerly of Perris, was found guilty by a jury following a five-day trial, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.
Prosecutors said Shabazz had led the victim to believe they were in a romantic relationship before he turned physically and sexually violent. He began demanding that the victim engage in commercial sex acts from May to October of 2021, court documents said.
He carried a handgun with him and, on occasion, was accused of using it to pistol-whip the victim. He also fired the gun at her feet while threatening to kill her, prosecutors said.
At trial, the victim said Shabazz demanded that she meet a daily quota of commercial sex proceeds and that she was terrified of the consequences of not meeting that quota.
She testified that Shabazz compelled her to work in the notorious Figueroa Corridor in South L.A., a dangerous area known for human trafficking and prostitution.
Shabazz had confiscated her identification card, Social Security card and birth certificate. He constantly monitored her cell phone to stop her from communicating with any friends or family.
“He also introduced her to addictive narcotics and controlled every aspect of her life, including when she ate, slept and showered,” prosecutors said.
In May 2025, Shabazz was arrested and has remained in federal custody. His last known address at the time was in Washington, D.C.
On June 26, 2026, Shabazz was found guilty of one count of coercing or enticing interstate transportation for purposes of prostitution.
A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Oct. 6, where he faces 15 years to life in prison.
“Sex trafficking matters rank among the most tragic cases our office prosecutes,” said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli. “This defendant will now face many years in a federal prison cell for his sick, disgusting, and disturbing behavior.”
“Elias Shabazz preyed on a vulnerable victim using physical and sexual violence and cruel psychological coercion to compel commercial sex acts for his own profit,” said Assistant Attorney General A. Tysen Duva of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division. “There is no place for this type of conduct in civilized society. We deeply respect the victim’s courage to face her trafficker in court. The Criminal Division will continue to bring these cases and try them.”
Anyone with information about human trafficking can report tips to the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 888-373-7888
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