Kitty Rescue Operation
Perth-Andover…
The elusive Park Street Vagabond Kitty has been safely live trapped and is receiving medical attention from the wonderful people at DunRoamin”
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This black & white cat was abandoned by its owner about five years ago. It took to the streets and became semi-feral.
People in the neighbourhood have endeavoured to tame the kitty over the years by putting out treats and food, but it refused to ever come inside anyone’s home or allow itself to be touched.
In spite of its homeless state, the cat managed to fend for itself over the years.
A couple of weeks ago, however, folks noticed that the cat was in serious trouble. Its tail was dragging on the ground and its fur was rough and filthy. Concerned people from as far away as Florida got involved in organizing a rescue team via Facebook to capture the cat and get it much needed medical care.
It took four days of the collaborative efforts of the dedicated team to finally lure the kitty into the live trap.
The trap had to be monitored constantly as it could not be left set overnight. Any random cat attracted by the food could have been caught in the trap , and it was too cold out to leave an animal exposed overnight in the wire cage.
Plus, no cat owner would appreciate having their pet spend time in a trap!
The cat rescue tag team worked in shifts, and the cat was spotted all through the neighbourhood over the four day period.
In spite of being in obvious physical distress, it was still extremely wily and elusive and could not be tempted into the trap.
Finally, on the evening of the fourth day, kitty ventured into the trap and was safely captured.
DunRoamin’ volunteers immediately drove it to the Florenceville Veterinary Clinic where its condition was assessed.
The patient was discovered to be a boy cat. He was given the name “Stacey” to celebrate his new lease on life.
Stacey was extremely thin and had fleas and ear mites. His mouth was terribly infected and inflamed, which would have made it very hard for him to eat. It also made it impossible for him to groom himself properly, which was why he was so dirty and had a dragging tail.
He is still scared and timid, but he will be fine with some love and attention. Many thanks to the people who worked so hard to catch Stacey, and to the lady in Florida who is helping to pay for his medical care.
Donations to help support Stacey and all his fellow creatures at DunRoamin’ Stray and Rescue in Florenceville, NB would be most appreciated!
Stephanie Kelley
