Donations fund stray cat’s surgery
July 5th, 2008| Erica is going to be looking for a new home after recovering from a leg amputation.
The 1 1/2-year-old stray was brought to the Eau Claire County Humane Association June 22 with a severe leg injury after she was found in the city of Eau Claire, said Lauren Evans, ECCHA executive director. To prevent further injury and infection, her leg was amputated last week. “It was kind of an urgent thing,” said Evans, who said Erica will be put up for adoption after she recovers. “She is a really sweet cat,” Evans said of the feline who likes to be petted and held. Earlier this week, Evans said all but about $25 of the cost of Erica’s surgery had been covered. Anyone wanting to contribute toward the remaining cost can send donations to the shelter’s emergency medical fund to ECCHA, 3900 Old Town Hall Road, Eau Claire, WI 54701. Any additional money will be left in the fund to help other homeless animals, Evans said. |
Erica, a stray cat at the Eau Claire County Humane Association, will be put up for adoption once she recovers from surgery to amputate a rear leg. To inquire about adopting her, call the shelter at 839-4747.
Staff photo by Andi Stempniak
