Recently we got a call from a concerned woman about an injured stray in the Glencairn area. The cat, an unneutred male, had a severe limp and was very matted and showing the effects of living outside for quite some time.
We decided that this poor guy needed our help despite our dwindling finances and lack of foster space, so we sent our dedicated volunteer, Carla, to try and trap him.
It was an easy gig as the cat walked right into a carrier on her 2nd try, no doubt tempted by the tuna inside! The cat was dubbed Ashton and he was whisked of the Victoria Vet Clinic to be checked out and neutered. We had high hopes that he be going on to a better life.
Sadly, it wasn't meant to be. Ashton's limp was caused by a large bone tumour that was causing him a lot of pain. His prognosis wasn't good and we sadly accepted the vet's recommendation to put him down.
Ashton was clearly a stray for a long time. Perhaps there is a family out there wondering what became of this handsome grey cat, or perhaps, like many, he was abandoned and left to fend for himself. Whatever the case, we know that during his last few days on earth, he had many people who cared about him and were rooting for him, and who now mourn his passing.
-Alanna
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