Cat Injured by Hunting Snare

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Vancouver, Canada – Vinny the tuxedo short-hair cat was recently trapped by a hunting snare, shedding light on the dangers traps pose to family pets.

Donations continue to pour in for Vinny the cat’s recovery fund after the BC SPCA revealed he was rescued from an outdoor wildlife trap that snapped down on his paw.

“The injury quickly became infected, causing damage to the surrounding skin and tissue,” the agency explained in its fundraiser. “The pain must have been unbearable for this sweet boy, yet he continued to purr through it all.” Staff say the feline’s costly daily routine includes cleaning his wound, pain management, infection control, and X-rays.

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