VIDOR, Texas — A Southeast Texas cat rescue group has raised more than $700 to cover the cost of an amputating the leg of a stray cat.
A Vidor woman reached out to Leeroys Second Chance Cats for help after she noticed bones sticking out of a stray cat's leg.
The cat, named Fatboy, is out of surgery now, now and Leeroys Second Chance Cats announced Wednesday night that they have raised enough money to cover the bill.
12News spoke to his new owner to learn more about how the community can support Fatboy's recovery.
Stacy Lonadier with Leeroys Second Chance Cats says she paid for Fatboy's bill out of pocket. She says she just couldn't help but to do her part to give him another chance at life.
Fatboy was originally a stray cat in Vidor before Annie Barragan took him in.
Barragan says she noticed Fatboy limping when he would come around to get a bite of her cat's food. A couple of weeks went by and the injury only got worse.
According to McGowan Veterinary Hospital, Fatboy's break was too severe to repair, so it had to be amputated.
Barragan says she couldn't stand to see Fatboy in pain, so she's turning to other resources.
"Anybody who has a heart that is willing to donate just take the time and donate. I know they're animals, I know they're not humans but to us and certain individuals they're like our children," said Barragan.
Leeroys Second Chance Cats is accepting donations through Venmo, Cash App and PayPal. You can also donate directly to the vet.
In addition to surgery, Fatboy will also be neutered and receive all his vaccinations. He's now being cared for by Barragan who welcomed him into her home.