A CROWD-FUNDING page has been set up to raise funds for vet bills after a beloved cat was severely injured after being hit by a car.
Bexhill resident Josh Atkinson is the owner of cute moggy NovaaStorm, who sadly had to have one of his legs amputated as a result of the accident.
Josh said: “I’m the owner of NovaaStorm and my young man was clipped by a speeding car. He managed to make his way home where we found him soaked in blood.
“He was whisked up to the emergency vets where it was confirmed he would need specialist treatment and that he would need to have one of his legs amputated.”
On February 20 Josh provided an update which stated: “He suffered large bruising and multiple fractures to his tibia. But there was also an open wound fracture which sadly requires amputation.
However, a day later NovaaStorm was able to return home with Josh adding: “NovaaStorm is now back home! His appetite is lacking but the amputation has been successful. We are now in the healing process.
“The total cost thus far currently stands at £3,500 for the emergency vets and the amputation. I want to thank every single one of you who have donated.”
Josh added that his beloved moggy is “progressing slowly” after his terrifying ordeal and the pain he has had to endure.
He said: “At times he can be a bit of a nuisance because he is refusing to eat unless he is hand fed. Giving him medicine is still ongoing which is causing a lot of drowsiness and plenty of sleeping.
“There are several more visits to the vets ahead to check on his progress but fortunately he is getting there slowly. However, it is clear that the road to recovery looks like being a long one.”
As it stands NovaaStorm needs to be administered painkillers three times a day as well as antibiotics twice a day.
He is also being treated with antibiotics to combat any potential additional infection and anti-inflammatory medication.
While in recovery NovaaStorm is also having to wear a surgical cone and there is plenty of work to be done to help him relearn how to walk and get back into a normal routine like the one he enjoyed prior to the accident.
Josh is providing regular updates on his GoFundMe page to keep those who have donated briefed on his progress.
However, the injuries sustained by NovaaStorm underline the need for motorists to take far more care in urban environments where so many have pet cats.
There has been a spat of cats being injured by speeding motorists in Bexhill and other towns in East Sussex. Therefore, the message is clear… please slow down!
To contribute to the crowd funding page and help with NovaaStorm’s ongoing vet bills, visit: https://www.gofundme.com/f/novaastorms-vet-treatment-hit-by-car
