PFA volunteers had another busy week, including 2 emergency rescues that involved cats in dire situations.
On Wednesday, our sweet Miss Sadie (black) was literally plucked from a snowdrift where she was trying to escape the advances of an amorous tomcat! Little more than a kitten herself at 8 months old, she is in the early stages of heat and also has a back-end injury that a vet determined was likely caused by a vehicle.
Luckily, she is recovering well and is happy to be warm and safe in her foster home. We are very happy that this little cat will now have a chance at finding a loving forever home.
Poor little Moses (black and white) wasn't so lucky. He showed up at a feeding station earlier this week and was clearly tame - and very, very hungry. Initially put on the wait-list for foster care, we were worried that he might be quite sick, so two feral team members picked him up and took him to the vet yesterday.
Moses was positive for both Feline Leukemia and Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (similar to aids), both serious and fatal illnesses. Despite his ailments, he was a sweet and spunky cat who loved to purr and head butt. He was very happy to get out of the cold and have a full belly, and he received wonderful care at the Victoria Veterinary Clinic in his last day on earth.
Moses was euthanized today with a kind and dedicated PFA volunteer by his side, holding his little paw and letting him know he was loved. We are sad that yet another young cat has been lost to FLV/FIV, but grateful that he knew kindness and love in his last few days.
-Alanna
1 comment:
Soooooooooo sad. But so good to know he knew he was loved in his final time here. Best of wishes.
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