Chris my first thought was a scary one. I know Ebby was a rescue and I am shuddering to think that maybe someone mean did that to her before she came to the shelter. Do you know anything about her past? Was she turned in or was she a stray? The only reason this thought popped into my mind was that she is a black cat and there are some real sickos on this earth. I hope and pray it is just a fluke. At any rate, it certainly does make her stand out in a crowd!