Middleboro Review 2: Magpie was abandoned by her family when she needed them most.

Friday, March 22, 2024

Magpie was abandoned by her family when she needed them most.

In a Circle of Neglect, Magpie Looks to You For Help

Imagine being left out in the cold, with no food or shelter, and suffering from a severe inner ear infection that made it difficult to stand or even breathe. This was Magpie’s life when she was found abandoned in a trailer park in upstate New York, literally walking in circles from what would later be diagnosed as severe vestibular damage from ruptured eardrums.

A Good Samaritan eventually took pity on Magpie and brought her to the attention of our North Country Initiative (NCI), our program in upstate NY working to address the complex problem of feline overpopulation in the region. Unfortunately, they knew this area well as a place where pets were commonly dumped outside as residents moved in and out of the location. Now this sweet six-year-old was just another casualty of this dumping ground. But, with your help, we can change her life for the better.

Magpie was transported to our Pet Health Centers for a thorough evaluation. Once sedated, Dr. Mark Verdino, Senior Vice President and Chief of Veterinary Staff, found the cause of her discomfort. “When we looked down her ears, which she wouldn’t let us do awake because she was so itchy, we found that her eardrums were ruptured on both sides. We could also see large inflammatory polyps in her inner ear chambers that will require surgical removal.” If left untreated, these polyps could continue to grow out and into the throat region, creating even more difficulty for Magpie to breathe. Your emergency gift can ensure Magpie gets the medical attention she needs.

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In addition, Magpie was also suffering from severe dental disease, and her last remaining teeth had to be removed. A sad and painful combination for a cat left to fend for herself in an area where other discarded cats are just trying to survive.

Despite her many challenges, Magpie’s spirit remains unbroken. She welcomes a friendly pet as if she knows she is finally in safe hands. And once her surgery is performed this resilient attitude will help on her road recovery. Will you be there to help her on her journey?

When you donate to support our Help Me Heal Program you are giving animals like Magpie everything they need to lead a healthy and happy life. A life free from abandonment. And one day, a life as a beloved companion animal. Please donate today and help us give Magpie the life she deserves.

Sincerely,