The discovery was made by a refuse collector on November 8.
The black cat, who was flea ridden, anaemic and dehydrated, was present in a ‘Peppa Pig’ field subsequent to bins at Paradise Way.
The employee rushed the cat – now named Asher – to be examined by a vet on behalf of the RSPCA’s Stourbridge and district department.
He was placed with one of many department’s devoted foster carers and is doing effectively of their care, the charity mentioned.
RSPCA inspector Claire Davey, who’s investigating the incident, has now launched an enchantment for data.
“If anyone can help with our enquiries we’d really like to hear from you as at the moment we still don’t know where he came from and what happened to him,” she mentioned.
“Being abandoned amongst the rubbish is just so heartbreaking.
“Luckily he came into the care of the RSPCA Stourbridge and district branch and he is doing really well with one of their foster carers.”
Branch chair Liz Cormell mentioned: “We are very pleased to see that Asher is recovering well in foster care but we also know he has a long way to go.
“Within a week he went from 2.5kg to 3.2kg and is gaining strength to stand for longer, move more and to groom himself independently.”
Liz added that they wished to thank the bin operatives of Wyre Forest District Council waste disposal, who discovered Asher, who’s regarded as not less than 15-years-old.
“We’d very much like to thank them for calling us and to thank them for racing him to our vets for urgent care,” she mentioned.
“Luckily he was found as he was literally at death’s door when he was found, and the vets initially thought he would not survive. Luckily he pulled through and following treatment and some TLC he is on the mend.”
The department has launched a fundraising marketing campaign to assist pay for Asher’s vet payments.
Donations may be made to the department through PayPal to [email protected] or through CAF Bank RSPCA Stourbridge & District Branch a/c 00034776 type code 40-52-40.
The department can also be holding a fundraising craft truthful on the Bonded Warehouse in Stourbridge on December 9, from 10am until 4pm, to assist extra animals like Asher.
Anyone with data concerning what occurred to Asher can name 0300 123 8018, quoting 01185282.
