Monty had been hiding in a rubbish pile when the property’s owner – unaware of the cat’s presence – lit the bonfire. Monty fled to a neighbouring property where he was captured and rushed to a local veterinary hospital.

He’d escaped the unthinkable, but only just. His ears, eyes and whiskers were badly singed but the most severe damage was to his paws, which suffered deep burns.

Will you donate to Monty’s emergency appeal to help fund his vital medical care?

“One of the biggest concerns with burns is the risk of secondary infection,” Senior RSPCA SA Vet Dr Fauve Buckley explains.

“Since coming into our care, Monty has been on a regime of regular wound cleaning, removing burnt skin, soaking his feet in sterile saline solution and rebandaging. Pain management has also been critical.

“He really is the sweetest boy, despite all he’s been through – he’s definitely a lover, not a fighter.”

But now Monty needs you to fight for him.

With 24/7 hospitalisation, intravenous fluids, blood tests and extensive treatment, the cost of Monty’s care has quickly added up…

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