Stamford stray cat will be able to walk again thanks to fundraising effort

A stray cat found with a broken leg in Stamford will be able to walk again thanks to an incredible fundraising effort.

The cat, now named Tolly, was found by concerned locals in need of urgent care.

X-rays found he would need to have his leg amputated.

Volunteers at Cats Protection Stamford set up a fundraiser to help cover the £1700 cost of the operation.

After just one day, all the money and more was raised, currently at £2111 at time of publishing.

A spokesperson from the charity said: "This is an absolutely incredible response to a heart warming story of how our volunteers responded to help a cat in need.

"The money will pay for Tolly’s operation and aftercare, including from our foster team during his recovery.

"Any extra will allow our local team to support the welfare of cates in the area. Once again, our supporters have stepped up to help when we called on them.

"We can’t thank them enough."

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