On this Friday the 13th, a day steeped in superstition, black cats often find themselves at the center of myths around bad luck. These cats are symbols of trust, love, and companionship.
This week marks exactly one year since I lost my beloved black cat, to the effects of Zorbium, an opioid meant to relieve feline pain after surgery but which has left heartbreak in its wake. With nearly 3,000 FDA-reported adverse events and 238 feline deaths reported, it’s clear that love and trust must be matched careful, informed care for our pets.
This Friday the 13th, let’s rewrite the narrative. Black cats—and all cats—deserve better from those who are entrusted in their care.
- Site Launched
February 24, 2025
- Latest FDA reports from January list another 28 feline fatalities and one dog.
- The Pittsburgh story aired (2/19/25) – Local Woman Raises Concerns About Pain Medication
December 13, 2024
- Interest from a local station in Atlanta.
- Additional FOIA requests have been sent to the DOJ.
- Unfortunately, there isn’t enough money, nor loss, to warrant a lawyer at this time.
- We remain active on social media, collecting names here.
- Our efforts are modeled after the Solensia issue.
October 13, 2024
- FDA 2nd quarter results: 238 cats deceased.
- Department of Justice “Foiled” (9/4/24): The DOJ does not track opioid sales. Who does?
September 29, 2024
- Tragic reports continue to come in. Thank you for supporting us in the fight for justice.
- The site has been updated to direct users to complaint filing forms.
August 31, 2024
- Lawyer inquired if a veterinarian was available to speak. None at this time.
- Journalists contacted (including the NYTimes). No response.
- The Canine Review and The Animal Law Firm also contacted for follow-up. No response.
August 6, 2024
- Additional lawyer reviewing information.
- First quarter FDA results released.
June 18, 2024
- Spoke with a new attorney today.
- 6/22/24 Update: Not enough information to proceed. Cited “Misuse vets.”
June 16, 2024
- Email sent (June 12) to attorneys:
- Michael R. Reese (Reese LLP)
- Rachel Soffin (Milberg Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman PLLC)
- Michael Williams (Williams Dirks Dameron LLC)
- No response as of 10/13/24.
April 30, 2024
- Legal team working on scheduling a Zoom meeting to discuss progress.
- Delay expected due to a lawyer being out of the country.
April 9, 2024
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