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Injured cat back with family following Summerland wildfire

Within two weeks, Salem, a black cat injured during the Bald Range wildfire, was reunited with his family after being discovered and rescued behind the fire line.
A rescuer found the injured feline behind the fire line and rushed him to a veterinary hospital, where a foster family named him Whiskey because his whiskers had been singed in the fire.
Examination revealed severe burns on his paws, dehydration, and a painful ear mite infestation; the veterinary team provided pain medication, fluids, and regular bandage changes. Within a week, he showed his feisty personality.
After the SPCA shared Salem's story and photo on social media, a displaced family recognized him and claimed him as their cat, an outcome the SPCA credited to collective efforts of rescuers and veterinary teams.
This summer, the SPCA provided emergency boarding for 108 pets affected by wildfires, including dogs, cats, kittens, and puppies; animal protection officers also cared for dozens in communities where evacuation was not possible.

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Injured cat back with family following Summerland wildfire - Fort St. James Caledonia Courier

A black cat, found alone and injured during the Bald Range wildfire, has been treated and is now reunited with his family. The injured cat was discovered by someone working behind the fire line. The rescuer scooped up the cat and rushed him to a veterinary hospital. Examination there revealed severe burns on the bottom of the cat’s feet, along with dehydration and a painful ear mite infestation. The veterinary team began treatment, providing pai…

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