RSPCA equivalent in Spain
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RSPCA equivalent in Spain
So if I find a small black and white kitten with half its tail mangled off by god only knows what crying out for its mummy who is nowhere to be seen, and its a Sunday, what do I do?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Originally Posted by keithwalters
So if I find a small black and white kitten with half its tail mangled off by god only knows what crying out for its mummy who is nowhere to be seen, and its a Sunday, what do I do?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
ring a local vets also
kittie might need help
and i think vets there like in france have to act on oathe, they cant refuse to treat an animal even if not paid. but they wont take him/her in. It might be in shock, so keep it warm and as stated water (not cow milk) goat milk if you have it, maybe some weetabix in warm water if you dont have cat food.
kittie might need help
and i think vets there like in france have to act on oathe, they cant refuse to treat an animal even if not paid. but they wont take him/her in. It might be in shock, so keep it warm and as stated water (not cow milk) goat milk if you have it, maybe some weetabix in warm water if you dont have cat food.
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Originally Posted by bourgogne
ring a local vets also
kittie might need help
and i think vets there like in france have to act on oathe, they cant refuse to treat an animal even if not paid. but they wont take him/her in. It might be in shock, so keep it warm and as stated water (not cow milk) goat milk if you have it, maybe some weetabix in warm water if you dont have cat food.
kittie might need help
and i think vets there like in france have to act on oathe, they cant refuse to treat an animal even if not paid. but they wont take him/her in. It might be in shock, so keep it warm and as stated water (not cow milk) goat milk if you have it, maybe some weetabix in warm water if you dont have cat food.
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Originally Posted by bourgogne
ring a local vets also
kittie might need help
and i think vets there like in france have to act on oathe, they cant refuse to treat an animal even if not paid. but they wont take him/her in. It might be in shock, so keep it warm and as stated water (not cow milk) goat milk if you have it, maybe some weetabix in warm water if you dont have cat food.
kittie might need help
and i think vets there like in france have to act on oathe, they cant refuse to treat an animal even if not paid. but they wont take him/her in. It might be in shock, so keep it warm and as stated water (not cow milk) goat milk if you have it, maybe some weetabix in warm water if you dont have cat food.
I can't take it in myself as we already have two little strays in house!
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
if its a ferral kitten it´ll eat anything.
in alhaurin theres a 24h vets - is there one near you ?
in alhaurin theres a 24h vets - is there one near you ?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
whatever you decide you cant leave the poor little bugger like that
I am guessing a car has hit him/her
ring a vet, tell them its not your animal and you have no money.
Then once treated you can look for a shelter or friend or neighbour that might want to take him/her in.
I am guessing a car has hit him/her
ring a vet, tell them its not your animal and you have no money.
Then once treated you can look for a shelter or friend or neighbour that might want to take him/her in.
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Originally Posted by bourgogne
whatever you decide you cant leave the poor little bugger like that
I am guessing a car has hit him/her
ring a vet, tell them its not your animal and you have no money.
Then once treated you can look for a shelter or friend or neighbour that might want to take him/her in.
I am guessing a car has hit him/her
ring a vet, tell them its not your animal and you have no money.
Then once treated you can look for a shelter or friend or neighbour that might want to take him/her in.
I´m having problems locating a 24hr vet at the mo. Of course this would happen on a Sunday, wouldn't I? Don't injured kittens know that it's much more convenient to get hurt during office hours?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Originally Posted by bfg69bug
if its a ferral kitten it´ll eat anything.
in alhaurin theres a 24h vets - is there one near you ?
in alhaurin theres a 24h vets - is there one near you ?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
my local vet (france) had to treat my poor old cat that died in the end, but i was so broke had to admit it!!! could not pay! he mentioned they cannot refuse to treat a suffering animal period. so i pay when and if i can.
i believe spainsh vets have the same oathe?
i believe spainsh vets have the same oathe?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
if you go to any vets theres normally an emergency number on the door - chances are tho they will say to take it home and if it survives the night bring it in?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Originally Posted by keithwalters
I hope you are right about vets not being able to refuse treatment. Apart from its tail which is hanging on by a piece of skin, and being very dirty, it otherwise looks very healthy. It would be a huge shame to leave it untreated.
I can't take it in myself as we already have two little strays in house!
I can't take it in myself as we already have two little strays in house!
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
3 yes and where does it end
i'm upto 5 dogs and now 6 cats (ok 3 are two week old kitties) my bad for not getting mumsie done when i rescued a little sick male ..... they didnt waste any time!! however all so gorgeous i dont think i can face to re-home! little trusting eyes all so new to the world, and its a rotten place if no-one loves you.
i'm upto 5 dogs and now 6 cats (ok 3 are two week old kitties) my bad for not getting mumsie done when i rescued a little sick male ..... they didnt waste any time!! however all so gorgeous i dont think i can face to re-home! little trusting eyes all so new to the world, and its a rotten place if no-one loves you.
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
We found a tiny little kitten that must have only been weeks old running around near to our office which is on a busy road.
We took it to the local rescue centre for stray dogs/cats and they were happy to take it in as long as the kitten didnt have an eye infection (apparantly this is a common disease with strays and spreads to other cats easily) and that we agreed to pay the fees for the cat to have injections.
Perhaps this could be a solution for you?
We took it to the local rescue centre for stray dogs/cats and they were happy to take it in as long as the kitten didnt have an eye infection (apparantly this is a common disease with strays and spreads to other cats easily) and that we agreed to pay the fees for the cat to have injections.
Perhaps this could be a solution for you?
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Re: RSPCA equivalent in Spain
Just being nosey really - is there an update on the kitten??