She is one lucky cat. She was found by someone on vacation in Cuba. She was lying on the ground, surrounded by flies and visibly injured and she barely responded to food or water. She seemed so weak that other guests referred to her as “the dying cat”. A local woman Marleny, who lived an hour away was willing to assist. She managed to trap her a few weeks later because Lia managed to escape multiple times and resisted human contact. Medical supplies are scarce in Cuba, making it difficult to treat Lia’s various health issues, including a bloated stomach, dental problems, eye and wound infections and the need for vaccines. A Canadian woman who brings cats and dogs from Cuba brought her here for treatment. She arrived with severe malnutrition, worms and fleas. The vet advised us to wait until she was healthier and less stressed before proceeding with any treatments. After months of care, Lisa has gained weight and overcome her initial health problems, but she now urgently needed surgery for advanced periodontal disease/stomatitis.
Most of the vets that they knew did not have the X-ray machines required and one had even suggested euthanasia due to the severe pain she was in. However, considering how far Lia has come, both in health and in her ability to bond with other cats and humans, ANIMAL AID AND ADOPTION was contacted to see if they could help. Animal Aid stepped in to help relieve her pain and try to improve her quality of life. The cost of this type of surgery is very costly and thankfully with the help of our great support from BINGO WORLD, we were able to give her that chance of a better life without pain. Lia who they believe is 10 years old survived all those years in such a cruel place is now in a safe and happy home.
