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Injured cat abandoned at B.C. transfer station recovering at Williams Lake SPCA

BC SPCA seeking donations to cover vet bills to treat broken femur
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Hazel was rescued at the Anahim Lake transfer station and brought to the WL SPCA for care. (BC SPCA photo)

The BC SPCA is appealing for help for Hazel, a friendly and affectionate Siamese-mix cat who was found abandoned at a transfer station near Williams Lake.

sa国际传媒淎 Good Samaritan found Hazel scavenging for food at the local transfer station in Anahim Lake and brought her in,sa国际传媒 noted Liz Dighton, manager of the BC SPCA in Williams Lake, in a news release.

Hazel underwent a spay operation and during the treatment a hip injury was discovered.

sa国际传媒淐ats are particularly good at hiding their injuries,sa国际传媒 she added. sa国际传媒淭hey donsa国际传媒檛 want to show weakness and become prey.sa国际传媒

It was determined that Hazelsa国际传媒檚 femur head was broken at the base and necrosis had set in, which was causing Hazel extreme pain.

sa国际传媒淭he injury was likely caused by a traumatic event,sa国际传媒 noted Dighton. sa国际传媒淭his little lady will need surgery and post-operative care, including physiotherapy.sa国际传媒

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Dighton says Hazel has been super social and affectionate since day one, even when she was in pain, and has become everyonesa国际传媒檚 friend at the shelter.

Hazel will be in the BC SPCAsa国际传媒檚 care for at least three weeks and possibly longer depending on how quickly she heals from her injuries.

If you can help Hazel and other animals in need at the BC SPCA, please .

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