Became increasingly confused
Shotgun pellets lodged in blind cat “Bärli”
Due to his unusual behavior, the cat "Bärli" was taken to the vet. There, the horror diagnosis that no one had expected was made: the blind four-legged friend had shotgun pellets lodged in him!
"Bärli" has had an eventful past. His owner died about two years ago, at a time when the brave four-legged friend was already 13 years old and completely blind. But "Bärli" was also lucky. He came into the caring hands of the Tullner Pfotenhilfe animal rescue organization.
A place in the "senior group"
For the small animal welfare association, it was clear that, given his history, they did not want to subject the cat to another change of home. So they decided to give "Bärli" a place in the "senior group." He was allowed to stay.
Despite his limitations, he lived there happily for two years. But recently, his caregivers noticed that he seemed increasingly confused. They had to assume the worst: a brain tumor!
It wasn't a tumor
To rule out the disease, the furry friend was taken to the vet and given an X-ray. What was discovered shocked not only "Bärli's" foster family: several pellets were found in his small body. Where they came from and how long they had been there is unclear. "But our darling is doing well again," say the relieved staff at Pfotenhilfe.
They are taking this opportunity to draw attention to the petition "Stop shooting pets – now!" by Tierschutz Austria: "This was not an isolated case. The shooting of defenseless animals must stop." There are already more than 18,500 supporters.
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