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Galaxy the cat could use your help

SPCA staff says friendly feline requires leg amputation surgery
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Galaxy wakes up from anesthetic after a veterinarian examined her broken leg. (Photo contributed)

The stars might finally be aligning for Galaxy the cat, if she receives the help she needs.

The Shuswap branch of the BC SPCA is temporarily home to Galaxy, a one-year-old, very friendly, female black cat.

“Poor Galaxy was found in the yard of a carpentry business,” says Victoria Olynik, branch manager. “She appeared to be searching for food and shelter in the area. A staff member at the carpentry business was fortunately able to coax the kitty into her car; she then brought her to us for care.”

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It turned out the cat had been walking around with a broken leg, clearly snapped in half — with a few bits of bone floating around.

“At this point, the only way we will be able to relieve her pain is by amputating the leg,” says Olynik. “She’s got a long way to go before she recovers, but she’s a brave girl and we know she can get through this.”

Bills for Galaxy’s care are estimated to reach more than $2,100.

If you’re able to help Galaxy, or other animals like her, the SPCA invites you to visit their medical emergency page at spca.bc.ca/medicalemergency, or donate in person at 5850 Auto Rd. SE in Salmon Arm.


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Martha Wickett

About the Author: Martha Wickett

came to Salmon Arm in May of 2004 to work at the Observer. I was looking for a change from the hustle and bustle of the Lower Mainland, where I had spent more than a decade working in community newspapers.
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