Dear aaa,
No one knows how long Maya suffered in excruciating pain, alone on the side of the road. She was likely hit by a car and left for dead – a tale as old as time for stray animals in Bulgaria, just trying to survive.
But one thing we do know, is that Maya is a survivor. Despite her agony, she miraculously dragged her broken body back to her community. She knew that they wouldn’t turn their backs on her, after providing her and other stray cats with food, shelter and care. |
|
|
|
As her caretakers saw her blood-stained fur, they were horror-struck.
Maya was immediately rushed to a local clinic where they shaved her matted fur to determine the true extent of her injuries.
It was painfully clear that Maya was on the brink of death. The wounds on her right side were severely inflamed and maggot-infested, her eye was damaged and two of her legs were compromised.
Only one clinic could provide the specialised care needed to save Maya's life.
Our team at the Bankya clinic in Sofia admitted Maya and ran further tests that revealed good and bad news. Her hind leg, despite being severely injured and inflamed, could be saved. Her eye and front leg, however, could not. On top of her extensive injuries, Maya suffered from life-threatening anaemia.
Against all odds, Maya pulled through. She underwent surgery to remove her eye and front leg, where the infection had reached the bone. Her hind leg wounds were meticulously cleaned and treated. She received antibiotics, vitamins for anaemia, pain relief and daily bandage changes.
As soon as Maya woke up from surgery, she sought comfort right away by purring at our team members. Her caretakers have happily reported that Maya’s wounds have healed beautifully and that her playful spirit remains undimmed despite losing an eye and a leg. |
The Bankya clinic is a lifeline for the community. Your donations keep it running.
The Bankya clinic is at the centre of a flourishing ecosystem. Our team provides vital specialised veterinary care for many stray animals, as well as education for the local community and authorities on stray animal care built on compassion.
But after more than a decade of dedicated service, the clinic's infrastructure shows significant signs of wear, with several areas requiring urgent attention.
To help more animals like Maya who need extensive and advanced medical care, we need your support to completely renovate the clinic, which means new wards, surgical theatres and modern equipment. We can’t do this without the help of our generous community. Your kindness could be the lifeline that educates communities and saves countless strays. |
With gratitude,
Natalie Hood
International Fundraising Team |
|
|
|
