Fundraiser set up for stray Stamford cat amputation

The cat was found by locals with a broken leg

Young cat Tolly needs his leg amputated after being found by locals
Author: Victoria HornagoldPublished 17th Oct 2023

A fundraiser has been set up to help fund an emergency operation to help a young cat walk again.

The cat, since named Tolly, was spotted by locals struggling with a badly broken leg.

The kind-hearted rescuers managed to capture the cat and rush him to an emergency vet.

X-rays have found the best chance of Tolly ever walking again was to amputate the injured leg, costing £1700.

Volunteers at Cats Protection’s Stamford and District Branch have now issued an appeal for funds to cover the cost of helping Tolly get back on his paws.

The fundraiser has raised £120 at time of publishing.

Griselda Winn, Coordinator at Cats Protection’s Stamford and District Cats Protection Branch, said: “It is sad to see a young cat with an injury like this but he’s young and has a good chance of leading a full and happy life as a three-legged puss.”

“Poor Tolly was a stray when she was taken to vets but his rescuers couldn’t be expected to foot the bill.

"We didn’t hesitate to take poor Tolly in when got the call from the vet but operations like this are very expensive and it impacts greatly on our finances.

“This year has been extremely challenging.

"We have never had so many cats and kittens coming in to our branch, a large number of which have been dumped or abandoned, and every day we hear about the pressure the cost of living crisis is having on cat owners. We’re stretched and hefty vet bills such as these place a huge dent in our coffers.”

Rachel Hay, Cats Protection’s Community Fundraising Officer, said charities have been hit hard by the cost of living crisis.

“Our volunteers in the Stamford, Bourne and Oakham areas work tirelessly to care for cats and kittens in need and they already give so much of themselves,’ she said.

“For our volunteers to continue to provide the care that these cats need and see them matched to their new homes, we are appealing to the local community to help us raise funds.

“We know how tough it is for everyone but, if you can help even in a small way, we would really appreciate any donation that you can spare.”

What is Cats Protection?

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline charity, founded in 1927 as the Cats Protection League (now referred to as Cats Protection).

It has helped an average of 157,000 cats and kittens a year over the last five years through its national network of around 210 volunteer-run branches and 34 centres.

Cats Protection is a registered Charity No.203644 (England and Wales) and SC037711 (Scotland). A company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (06772997). Registered office: National Cat Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, Sussex,

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