It’s hard to believe that in this day and age, we’re still grappling with the issue of animal abuse. It’s heart-wrenching to see innocent creatures suffer at the hands of cruel humans. This particular story is about a stray cat who had been subjected to unimaginable abuse. The poor thing had sustained several injuries and was living in agony. Sadly, he was also extremely afraid of humans and would run away from anyone who tried to help him – including Animal Control rescuers.

Thankfully, there were two Good Samaritans by the names of Kimberly Saxelby and Chris Gattas who refused to give up on him. They were determined to rescue him, no matter what it took. After a lot of patience and perseverance, they finally managed to catch him and transport him to safety.

The unfortunate kitty was initially seen with a vacant tape cylinder trapped around its neck. It’s likely that a depraved and unkind individual put the small tape roll there, causing the cat to be in a helpless state.

The poor cat was clearly in need of assistance to break free from the sticky tape, but unfortunately, the experience left him deeply traumatized. Each time someone attempted to rescue him, he would hide beneath a nearby parked car. Fortunately, Saxelby and Gattas soon arrived on the scene to help. However, capturing the frightened feline proved challenging as he kept darting away from them. In the end, they had to rely on a net to finally secure his safety.

Upon our arrival, we placed a trap in close proximity to the animal. It was lying beneath a car and after waiting for about an hour, we realized that it was not moving into the trap due to the tape wrapped around its head. We had no option but to go after it with our nets. Following a lengthy pursuit, we managed to corner it inside a dilapidated shed. Here, Chris expertly captured the creature using a pole net as it attempted to escape. These details were shared by Saxelby on Facebook.

The stray cat was quickly taken to the Rancho Cucamonga Animal Shelter for urgent care. Saxelby was stunned by the severity of the injury once the tape was removed from the cat’s neck.

We were all stunned when we administered sedatives to the cat and discovered the severity of his condition as soon as we removed the tape roll from his neck. The sight of his suffering brought tears to my eyes, as I couldn’t fathom the extent of pain this innocent creature had endured over an extended period of time. Due to the tape roll covering his head, he was extremely malnourished and dehydrated, unable to eat or drink properly.

The severity of the cat’s injury around its neck suggested that it had been stuck with the tape roll for months. The stench of its rotting flesh and infection led people to believe that there was a dead animal nearby, but upon closer inspection, they found the poor feline. Luckily, the professionals at the animal shelter were able to clean and stitch up the wounds. They even gave him a name: Valentine, in honor of the day he was rescued.

According to Saxelby’s statement, the individual in question will have to undergo a lengthy process of healing which includes daily bandage changes and treatment for the severe neck wounds. Additionally, there may be a need for more surgery in order to remove the damaged skin.

“Valentine may be small, but he’s a fighter. His resilience has given him a second chance at life, and I believe it’s for a good reason. It’s heartening to see him able to eat and drink normally after his surgery, and he’s recovering remarkably well despite the extent of his injuries. In fact, his progress is exceeding expectations.”

Valentine’s past abuse caused him to exhibit a grumpy and reserved demeanor even after being rescued. In order to provide him with a sense of safety and security, the animal shelter placed Valentine in a feral box.

Valentine’s demeanor underwent a transformation ever since he was taken in by his new family. Presently, he relishes getting pats on his head from his foster mother.

This cat has endured immense anguish and suffering, making him deserving of a home filled with affection. It’s likely that he once welcomed human interaction and was unafraid of people.

Valentine seems to be settling in nicely at his foster home and has taken a liking to sleeping in the sink.

Valentine appears to be settling in comfortably at his new foster home, as evidenced by his relaxed demeanor. It’s heartening to see him adapt so rapidly, and it brings us a lot of joy. This message was shared by Saxelby.

Valentine had spent a long time living on the streets with a tape roll around his neck, so it was high time for him to find a warm and caring home.