A stray kitten rescued from the streets of Bedford was discovered to have such a terrible injury that one of her legs had to be amputated.
Five-week-old Mocha was taken into Scott Veterinary Clinic by a kind member of the public who had spotted her plight. Mocha was alone and scared, with no mother or siblings in sight.
A vet examination showed the mysterious injury to her back leg was so severe that amputation was deemed the best course of treatment.
The volunteer team at Cats Protection Bedford & Biggleswade was called in to take over care for the dark tortoiseshell mite, and she was placed with a fosterer who could carefully watch over her as she recovered.
Because of her young age, Mocha was able to quickly recover from her trauma, showing no signs of letting her disability slow her down, and she loves racing around chasing toys.
The cost of Mocha’s treatment was over £350, so the local team has launched a fundraiser to cover the unexpected costs. You can donate to help here.
Tamsin Eastwood, Coordinator at Cats Protection Bedford & Biggleswade, said: “It has been a joy to see Mocha bounce back.
“We will probably never know how she sustained her injury or why such a young kitten was all alone, but it is heartwarming to know that she is no longer suffering. She will soon be adopted and will have her whole life ahead of her in a home where she is safe and loved.
“We are a small team who dedicate our time to helping cats and kittens who find themselves in difficulty and need a helping hand. But as a charity, we rely on our generous supporters to help us pay for vital vet treatment and care costs.
“We are so grateful to anyone who donates to our fundraiser, which ensures we can carry on supporting cats like Mocha.”
In the past year alone, Cats Protection teams across the country have taken in more than 5,000 stray cats like Mocha who were left behind by life. Many arrive sick, injured, or emaciated after struggling to survive alone.
They can’t tell their story, but your support can give them safety, care, and the chance of a better life.
This winter, the charity has launched a fundraising and awareness campaign to reach even more stray and abandoned cats in need of urgent help.
