A tabby cat is currently in care at the BC SPCA in Burnaby after he was struck by a car.
The five-year-old tabby, called Ducky, suffered extensive injuries to his back, jaw and skull. The BC SPCA says it hopes that the public will reach out to help the feline who has a long recovery ahead of him including multiple surgeries.
“He has a broken back leg, a broken jaw and the trauma to his skull was so intense that his eye is no longer being held in the socket properly. He is heartbreaking to look at,” says Nicole McBain, manager of the BC SPCA Burnaby Branch.
Ducky will need multiple surgeries including an eye removal as well as surgery to repair his broken leg. A plate will be placed in his leg to keep it in position and allow it to heal properly.
“He will be on careful rest while he recovers from his surgeries but we are confident this tough guy will heal and will have no problems adjusting to life with one eye,” says McBain.
While he suffers from extensive injuries, the SPCA says Ducky extremely gentle and sweet.
“He is always so gentle and absolutely loves attention. He will purr up a storm if anyone comes near and tries to roll around for belly rubs. Even with broken bones, he always tries to get up to come closer if he thinks someone will pet him," notes McBain. She adds that he earned his new name because his meows sound like a little duck when he is asking for pets and attention.
Ducky’s surgeries and ongoing care will cost more than $2,000. As such, it will be a few months before Ducky is ready to be placed in his forever home.
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