Kitty survives snare
FOURWAYS – A female feral kitten recently got a second chance at life after she was found with serious wounds on her neck.
The kitten, which was found by a staff member from FourPaws, is believed to have escaped a snare.
Veterinarian Dr Sheila Hahn explained that the kitten, who was in excruciating pain, was fortunate to be alive and was still undergoing medical treatment.
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According to Kalien Padayachee, from the KaiNav Conservation Foundation, the incident is the second he has heard of in a week. Padayachee said following a complaint from a resident of her cat being caught in a snare, a total of seven snares were found in an area less than 50m² after a reconnaissance operation in one of the green areas in Fourways.
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The lucky kitten is currently being housed at FourPaws, an animal shelter located outside Diepsloot. Anyone interested in adopting her or making a donation to the animal shelter can contact FourPaws.
Details: 083 377 3219; merinda@4ourpaws.org.za
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