Cosmo is only eight-weeks old yet already has two broken ribs, a fractured shoulder, his ears cut and glued, and skin pulled away from the jaw bone around his mouth.

The 91原创 Animal Protection Society said it appears someone was trying to make the cat look like an American curl, a breed that鈥檚 been around since 1981. It鈥檚 distinctive ears curl back as a result of a genetic mutation. True American curl cats are listed online selling for $450 and up in Canada and more in the U.S.

The blue-eyed boy was found in a wooded area near the dog park in Fort 91原创. He has a condition called megaesophagus, which means he must be put into a chair to sit up while eating otherwise the food is regurgitated. He鈥檚 being fostered by a staff at a vet clinic who were able to unglue his ears so they can heal.

Unfortunately, there鈥檚 no way to find who did this to him because he was abandoned, explained Sarah Jones, LAPS executive director.

The kitten is now in the custody of the local animal welfare organization along with another cat, Pixie which is also needing medical care.

鈥淭hese cats require significant medical attention due to neglect, abuse and a lack of adequate support,鈥� said Maddison Joyce, LAPS manager of animal welfare.

LAPS expect it will cost at least $3,000 to care for Pixie鈥檚 medical condition.

The young stray cat was found in Aldergrove and brought in by a good Samaritan. She has a large, swollen lump on her side. She鈥檚 in care of Mountainview Veterinary Hospital which agreed to attempt to mend the large hernia, which has caused her intestines to protrude out of her mid-section.

鈥淭here is still a significant chance that she will need to move on to seeing a specialist following her appointment with Mountainview,鈥� Joyce explained. 鈥淲hile we are currently anticipating costs around $3,000, we know that her medical costs are very likely to well exceed this number.鈥�

After surgery, the cat, a domestic shorthair, will be kept in a calm, quiet place for recuperation to improve her chances of healing, but if the hernia repair does not take, a specialist will required to help the eight-month-old cat.

鈥淭hey (vets) think it might be an old injury that didn鈥檛 heal right,鈥� Jones explained.

The two cats鈥� medical care has caused financial strain beyond regular stray animal costs, which can range from 30 to 40 animals per month, she said. There鈥檚 already a high demand for LAPS services and programs, including the pet food pantry (food bank), animal surrenders, and demands on Major鈥檚 Legacy Fund, which helps with animal medical costs for owners who are low income or homeless.

鈥淭he society often takes on complex medical cases and works to advocate for animals who otherwise would have no other support available to them,鈥� Joyce said.

In 2021, the society received 743 animals into care, and provided support to hundreds of animals living in low income families throughout 91原创 and beyond.

鈥淭he need for medical support for 91原创鈥檚 animals is on the rise,鈥� said Jenn Schroeder, the director of philanthrophy and communications. 鈥淲e want to be able to provide support for this ongoing need, but that desire is only made possible through the support of generous donors. We are reaching out to our community in hopes that this financial need will be met and that we will continue to be able to support Pixie and Cosmo through their journeys to their second chances.鈥�

LAPS is contracted to provide animal bylaw enforcement by both the Township and the City but its work with abandoned, injured and stray animals, such as Pixie and Cosmo, is entirely donor funded.

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Pixie鈥檚 stitches should heal within two weeks and if she doesn鈥檛 require specialist care, will be ready for adoption in the coming weeks.

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