Paolo scavenged for food, water and shelter to survive. The abandoned silver tabby domestic shorthair suffered a painful compound fracture in his leg, which he dragged behind him, lifeless and limp. Luckily, he was spotted by animal lover Nanette Plivoris who got him free veterinary care that saved his life, and helped by a rescue group that found him a permanent home.
Homeless, stray and feral cats live among us in the shadows and rely on the kindness of strangers for survival. “Even if you rescue just one cat, you’re helping with the pet overpopulation problem, and you’re part of a nationwide movement toward building a kinder world for animals,” says Gregory Castle, one of the founders of Best Friends Animal Society, an international organization dedicated to humanely reducing pet homelessness and the largest animal sanctuary in the United States. “There’s a huge sense of satisfaction in helping a cat in need. It’s a wonderful thing to do, and it feels wonderful to do it.”
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