SPCA spends $12,594 to help cat that fell from height to walk normally again
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) spent "significant resources" amounting to $12,594 to help an injured cat walk normally again after it fell from height.
The cat, whose name is Jian Kang, had a cleft palate and multiple fractures on three limbs, said SPCA in a social media post on Dec 20.
"He underwent a 10-hour surgery to repair the fractures and required daily sedation to manage his care and aid with recovery," said the animal welfare charity.
"He has since made a full recovery and was adopted into a loving home where windows, gates, and all entryways have been meshed to prevent a second incident from occurring."
SPCA also shared a breakdown of the cost to get Jian Kang to walk and run normally again.
- Emergency care - $346.26
- Bone fracture repair surgery and additional tests - $11,605.36
- External lab tests and swabs - $642.60
The total sum was $12,594.22.
"These funds, generously donated by the public, could have been directed towards preventing and alleviating suffering in situations that are less avoidable," added SPCA.
"A small step, like meshing your gates and windows, can make all the difference."
The post said that more than 130 animals fell from height in 2024.
"Each fall brings heartbreak," said SPCA.
"When owners do come forward, they are left distraught, grieving, and filled with regret as they witness what could have been prevented. Many do not even come forward to claim their pets."
The SPCA website states that approximately $4 million annually is needed to run all its services including 24/7 emergency rescues, cruelty and welfare investigations, a community animal clinic, an adoption programme, education outreach, reuniting lost pets with owners, sterilisations for community animals, and a shelter for over 200 unwanted, abused or abandoned animals every month.
To donate, go to portal.spca.org.sg/Donation/DonateNow
