Injured cat back with family following Summerland wildfire

A black cat, found alone and injured during the Bald Range wildfire, has been treated and is now reunited with his family.

The injured cat was discovered by someone working behind the fire line. The rescuer scooped up the cat and rushed him to a veterinary hospital.

Examination there revealed severe burns on the bottom of the cat’s feet, along with dehydration and a painful ear mite infestation.

The veterinary team began treatment, providing pain medication, fluids, wound care and regular bandage changes to help his burned paws heal.