Trooper was hit by a car and found trying to drag himself out of the street. With his mouth bleeding, eyes bulging, and a deep gash in his thigh, he was unrecognizable. Two women rushed him to Aztec Animal Clinic.
Stabilizing his condition, the staff of Aztec searched for someone to take Trooper when he was healthy enough to go to a home.
Trooper's luck began to improve. A.C.A.T. (Albuquerque Cat Action Team) committed to paying a large part of Trooper's costs, and help place him in a loving home. His leg and mouth were stitched and a tooth was pulled to help his maxillary fracture heal. He experienced head trauma, one pupil was non-responsive, he was neutered and his overall outlook was strong enough that the staff at Aztec felt he wouldn't need specialized care and would make a near full recovery.
Lying in his kennel banged up and bandaged, Trooper appreciated his improved circumstances, purring and curling his toes for anyone who would pet him. As Trooper's future was looking up, came one final blow. He had feline leukemia! This diagnosis barred Trooper from becoming an A.C.A.T. adoptee. After many phone calls, A.C.A.T. found a caring home for this poor little guy! Trooper's ordeal has a happy ending, however it was completely unnecessary.
A.C.A.T. is often questioned about its indoor only policy. One can appreciate how much better Trooper's life would have been if he had been indoors. Indoor cats are safe from cars, dogs, mean people and other hazards. They're shielded from communicable diseases such as feline leukemia and FIV. All A.C.A.T. adoptees are spayed and neutered and current on shots. A.C.A.T.'s mission is to help cats and their people. In Trooper's case, we helped save his life. Rescues like Trooper's are only possible with your support!
Albuquerque, NM
