This Shelter Cat Was Hailed To Be A Hero For Saving A Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life

Hanna Horwitz
Mar 30, 2022
Mar 30, 2022

Our furry hero was named Smuckers. He was very brave to shed his blood to save an ailing baby bobcat. The story was spread quickly on the internet and received thousands of praise for his deed.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Douglas animals Hospital

The bobcat, Fiona, was found in a barn of a family in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. The family quickly drove her to the Douglas Animal Hospital and called the Atlantic Wildlife Insitute for help. She was barely alive. “She was seizing from being hypoglycemic, and so hypothermic that her temperature wasn't even producing a reading on the thermometer” Atlantic Wildlife Institue described on their Facebook post.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Atlantic Wildlife Institute

The veterinarians in Douglas Animals Hospital quickly went to work to save her from the death’s scythe. They warmed her up and covered her feet with heat discs. One day later, our poor bobcat was still in critical condition. The Vets determined she would need a blood transfusion if she was going to have any chance of surviving.
“She was so dehydrated, cold, starved, and anemic (low blood count) on admission that her organs began to fail her.” The Vets said.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Douglas Animals Hospital

Atlantic Wildlife Insitute’s staff reached out for help to a local animal shelter Fredericton SPCA and was given some donor cats for the blood tests. Smuckers was the only one who ticked all the boxes.
“Donor cats have a physical exam and a full blood panel to ensure they are healthy. They are then cross-matched to ensure they are the same blood type as the blood recipient. They also must be less than 8 years old, more than 4.5kg, and must be neutered. Smuckers checked every box!” Douglas Animals Hospital wrote on their post.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Douglas Animals Hospital

Our hero, Smuckers, seemed to be very obedient when the vet drew the blood. He lay still and didn’t react when the vet inserted the needle into his body. The vets also said that 60 ml of blood taken out is still safe for Smucker’s body size.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Douglas Animals Hospital

After being pulled blood, Smucker had good care from the vets. About Fiona, she was transfused blood slowly over 4 hours and constantly monitored to ensure she was not having a reaction to the donor blood.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Douglas Animals Hospital

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Atlantic Wildlife Institute

Now, them both are having a happy life in their own place. Our little Fiona was fully recovered, and Smuckers was also doing great in Fredericton SPCA. Million thanks to Smuckers for his fearless deed.

Shelter Cat, Wild Baby Bobcat’s Life Source: Atlantic Wildlife Institute

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