The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth has launched an urgent appeal campaign to raise funds for a one-year-old cat who needs emergency surgery to have one of her limbs amputated.
The Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth has launched an urgent appeal campaign to raise funds for a one-year-old cat who needs emergency surgery to have one of her limbs amputated.
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Blossom, named by staff, arrived at the center in poor condition as a stray. The physical examination, including bloodwork and x-rays administered by the humane society veterinary team, revealed Blossom had an old injury that was left untreated for far too long.
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Blossom’s left leg will be amputated Tuesday in an emergency surgery, and the local humane society estimates that her medical and care costs could reach up to $4,000 or more by the time she’s ready for adoption. This includes the cost of surgery to have the limb removed, spay surgery (at a later date), antibiotics and cost of care.
Following surgery, Blossom will head into foster care to recover until she’s ready to find her forever home.
“The money raised from this campaign will help Blossom lead a healthy, happy life,” said Victoria Baby, chief executive officer of the local humane society. “We have had several emergency cases like this within the past two weeks and rely on our community’s generosity to provide this lifesaving medical care. We truly hope you’ll donate today.”
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Last week, four-month-old Nimbus was brought into the humane society’s care. He had multiple fractures in his front left limb and was clearly in a lot of pain. The humane society’s medical team performed an emergency surgery that cost $3,500 to have his limb removed.
Surgery went well, and Nimbus is recovering in his loving foster home.
Two weeks ago, three-year-old Kit Kat was brought into the center after she had ingested leaves of the highly toxic lily plant. The humane society’s veterinary team immediately administered, and Kit Kat was rushed to emergency medication to be treated.
Kit Kat is doing well and is now up for adoption. Her cost of care was $3,000.
The humane society is appealing to the public to donate to help cover those costs. Anything raised above and beyond will go to care for animals like Blossom, Nimbus and Kit Kat, who need it the most.
For more information on the initiatives of the Humane Society of Kitchener Waterloo and Stratford Perth, visit kwsphumane.ca.
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