Finn
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Finn was brought to RSPCA ACT in a shopping bag by a kind member of the public who found him. They originally thought the kitten was dead. He was missing the tip off his tail, had matted fur and showed no signs of life.
When our veterinary team first saw Finn, his prognosis didn’t look good. But we weren’t going to give up on Finn, not without a fight.
Against the odds, there was a heartbeat. It was extremely feint, barely there at all, but it was there! Finn had a chance. He was still alive.
The focus was largely on his health at this point; it was vital to treat him with fluids, nutrients and warmth as his body was freezing cold at first. Our veterinary team noted his tail was badly wounded and was only about half the size it should have been, but such was his overall health, his tail became of secondary importance. We had to keep him alive.
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As Finn’s tiny body responded and gradually stabilised, we were able to address his other wounds. The little guy weighed just 600 grams and the wound on his stumpy tail was infected.
His tail became a bigger challenge than we anticipated. Initial X rays showed no breakages aside from the obvious trauma, but it was not healing. Further investigation showed a bad dislocation, extending into the cat’s body which was causing significant discomfort.
Despite considerable treatments and antibiotics, our veterinary team saw the only way to heal his already badly injured tail was to amputate. Not only had Finn been discovered by a member of the public dehydrated, starving, and unresponsive, the pain he must have endured is heartbreaking.
At times further complications can arise for animals. These take time and expertise to remedy. But our team is always monitoring and ready to act. We can only do this with your help.
In early May, four months after his arrival as an unresponsive 600 gram kitten in a shopping bag, Finn was adopted. It was a happy day. He weighed about three kilograms, five times as much as he weighed when we first saw him.
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Even more remarkable was his demeanour: he was affectionate, curious and had character, it was hard to believe this was the same cat. He became a favourite of our carers with his cheeky smile and playfulness.
Animals can be so resilient and very forgiving. Finn is a fine example of that. But without your support we are unable to care and help. Without your donations, Finn would not have made it.