FORT ST. JOHN -- Donations are ramping up for a BC SPCA cat with a mangled paw after being caught in a hunting snare in Vanderhoof.
Vinny, a tuxedo tomcat, was found by the BC SPCA with a severely wounded paw that was swollen and bloody. Shortly after, his injury became infected, causing damage to the surrounding skin and tissue.
A fundraiser set up for Vinny has almost doubled its goal. As of Tuesday afternoon, it had raised $6,552.
The BC SPCA says personal updates on Vinny will be provided to anyone who makes a donation towards his care.
Earlier this year CJDC reported on a Peace Region family that had to have their dog's leg amputated after also getting caught in a hunting snare.
With trapping season officially underway, a wildlife charity named The Fur Bearers urges pet owners to keep close tabs on their animals.
If they do become ensnared in a hunting device, the organization advises owners to watch their video on how best to release them. The video, found on The Fur Bearers website, covers the three most common types of traps.
