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Fundraiser launched to treat three Galway kittens struck by cars – ‘We simply can't do this without you'
Galway Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is organising the fundraiser to fund surgeries for three kittens: Allegro, Cadenza and Wednesday.
The plea was issued on fundraising platform GoFundMe and said that all three cats are under a year old and have suffered 'life-altering' injuries after being struck by cars.
A target of €1,800 has been set by the charity to provide essential care to the kittens on their road to recovery following the incidents.
All three cats now face 'extensive' treatment to live pain-free lives, with the charity pleading for funds to tackle the 'mounting' vet bills.
Allegro, the first cat affected, was discovered in Tuam with a shattered jaw. He was transferred to Briarhill Vets and received treatment that saw his jaw wired back into place.
Galway SPCA says it is hoped that he will regain full use of his mouth.
Cadenza arrived at care with a severe head wound and requiring surgery to remove her tail after being struck by a car.
Further examinations revealed that the kitten suffers with constant pain due to a hip joint that moves out of place – causing 'intense pain' with every movement.
Amputation had been considered but the charity has opted against that course of action due to the negative impact it would have on Cadenza's quality of life when combined with the loss of her tail.
Galway SPCA says the only long-term solution is to fuse the joint surgically, requiring upwards of €2,000 to fund the cost of the procedure.
Wednesday, the third cat affected, was also struck by a car. The tragic kitten was not taken to a vet until a week after the initial incident, worsening her condition.
A hernia was the initial diagnosis, but Wednesday's condition was worsened as her muscles had started to heal around the damage.
Now, four weeks after an initial operation, Wednesday is recovering but remains at risk of requiring further surgeries if the implanted grafts do not hold in place.
On the fundraising page, Galway SPCA said: 'They may all be under a year old, but these three little souls, Allegro, Cadenza, and Wednesday share more than just youth in common.
'Each of them has suffered life-altering injuries after being hit by cars, and all three now face extensive veterinary treatment just to have a chance at a normal, pain-free life.
'We're once again coming to you, hat in hand, to ask for your help. The vet bills are mounting, and we simply can't do this without you.'
The GoFundMe link to donate to Galway SPCA's fundraiser is here.
