Animal charity helps get ‘cheeky’ Jinglebell back on the mend after horrific injury

A cat who suffered an horrific shoulder injury is on the mend thanks to the help of a Stamford animal welfare charity.Jinglebell, who is only around a year old, needed extensive surgery after being found by a member of the public, having likely been hit by a car.Jinglebell needed complex surgery to a bad shoulder injury. Photo: Cats Protection Stamford and DistrictWith no microchip and no way to trace an owner, she was handed in at a Peterborough vets who stabilised the joint and called in Cats Protection Stamford and District.They found a volunteer fosterer for Jinglebell, but the severe injury did not heal as expected so she was taken to an orthopaedic veterinary surgeon.Further surgery was recommended to reattach the shoulder blade which had become detached from the body wall.The one-year-old cat was found badly injured and taken to a vet. Photo: Cats Protection Stamford and DistrictThe complex surgery, for a very unusual injury, saw the shoulder blade attached to the rib cage to provide better stability.“This intensive surgery did come some with risk, but we wanted Jinglebell to live a happy, stable life and overcome this horrendous injury without being forced into a situation where she would be miserable, or potentially lose her leg all together,” said Griselda Winn, co-ordinator at Cats Protection Stamford and District. “Throughout her recovery she never lost her cheeky nature. We’re incredibly proud of her and so grateful she’s been given a second chance at life.”Jinglebell post surgery. Photo: Cats Protection Stamford and DistrictJinglebell is one of several cats recently admitted into the charity’s care needing costly surgeries to help them live pain-free lives.It has left a significant dent in funds and prompted the charity to launch a £2,500 fundraiser to help cover costs.Jinglebell never lost her cheeky nature despite her ordeal. Photo: Cats Protection Stamford and DistrictTo donate, visit www.justgiving.com/page/cpstamford-jinglebell-second-chanceGriselda added: “We’re very grateful that the surgeon offered to do the surgery at a reduced cost, and the veterinary surgery has helped us as much as they can.Back in rude health. Photo: Cats Protection Stamford and District“We wouldn’t be able to care for cats like Jinglebell without the generosity of like-minded cat-lovers, and we are always grateful to our supporters.”