The Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) has shared particulars of one other animal in its care in hopes that the general public continues to help their holiday-season fundraiser.
The latest animal to come back into the care of the volunteer-run organization is a kitten who was discovered by a great Samaritan in Rutland.
According to the OHS, the girl was walking to her truck when she heard meowing and crying close by, which led her to search out the young cat hiding beneath the car.
The kitten was reportedly “helpless trying to walk,” struggling to place weight on its hind leg.
With no collar or identification to be discovered, the girl scooped the kitten up and rushed her to a veterinary clinic for speedy care.
“The veterinary team gave the little kitten some pain medication and quickly did an x-ray to determine that he had a fractured femur and would require surgery,” the OHS defined.
“With no microchip, tattoo, or collar to identify who this injured kitten may belong to, the staff affectionately called him Sriracha.”
The vet referred to as within the OHS to assist and the OHS instantly posted Sririacha in hopes of discovering its proprietor, however nobody has contacted the group to say the kitten but.
Sriracha is scheduled for surgical procedure to restore his damaged leg and can then get well within the security of a foster home underneath OHS care till he’s cleared for adoption by a vet.
The OHS describes him as very playful and curious, including that he likes to make his presence identified with meows all through the day.
Unfortunately, he’s as costly as he’s playful and curious and the OHS says his cost of care is already over $2,700, which shines an vital gentle on their present fundraiser.
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The OHS is an area charity that helps misplaced, deserted, stray and feral animals in communities from the Shuswap to Osoyoos.
They attempt to assist as many animals as they’ll, however with none operational funding from the federal government or municipalities, they rely solely on the technology of group donors, foundations and granting companies.
“We are a volunteer run, foster based organization who helped more than 1500 local animals last year and this year we are trending to go beyond that number,” defined Romany Runnalls, president of OHS’ board of administrators.
“The cost of each animal is an approximate $300-$400 so that’s $450,000-$600,000 a year we need to raise to support our local animals in need.”
The OHS is at present operating their annual Angels for Animals giving marketing campaign and all donations will likely be matched as much as $25,000.
To be taught extra concerning the OHS and make a donation in the event you’re ready, head on over to the OHS website.
