Cat attacked by animal in West Kelowna and desperately looking for a foster home

On May 26, a frightened and starving, brave little black cat emerged from the bush on the side of Brown Road in West Kelowna.

The cat had visible wounds on both ears and around the head from an animal attack.

Lisa, his rescuer, whose last name is not being published to protect her anonymity, spotted the little guy and immediately contacted the Okanagan Humane Society to ask what she could do to save the poor cat’s life.

An OHS volunteer then rushed to the scene to help Lisa load the emaciated black cat into a carrier and take him to an OHS partner veterinarian for urgent treatment.

The black cat was given the name Raptor shortly before he underwent surgery to heal his severely injured ears.

Raptor was subsequently vaccinated, treated with antibiotics, dewormed, neutered, microchipped and has begun his recovery.

The veterinary staff immediately fell in love with Raptor and said that after his recovery he will definitely have a beautiful, big and fluffy black coat.

But first he had to be shaved to help the wound heal and remove the burrs from his skin.

Unfortunately, the seven-year-old raptor is infected with the feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV+), which means he is susceptible to infections.

“The disease is not contagious to humans and Raptor can live a long and happy life despite this illness,” OHS said.

Raptor must be an exclusive indoor cat, in a household without other cats, unless they are already infected with FIV+.

“We are looking for a kind foster or willing foster home for adoption who will provide him with the affection he needs during his recovery. Raptor will be on pain medication but otherwise just needs some love and affection for a few weeks until we can get him back to the vet to have two painful broken teeth removed,” OHS explained.

Raptor is very sweet, friendly and grateful for his rescue. After being in care for another two weeks and being healed, he will be available for adoption.

If you can help care for Raptor, please go to https://okanaganhumanesociety.com/volunteer/.

To help with Raptor’s veterinary costs while he is still in care, please go to https://okanaganhumanesociety.com/donate/.

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