An eight-year-old Williams Lake boy and his mom have raised $850 to help their local BCSPCA pay for an injured, abandoned catB次元官网网址檚 surgery.
Hazel, a Siamese-mix cat, was found at a transfer station and brought into the Williams Lake BCSPCA.
When Sutter Rowse heard about Hazel the catB次元官网网址檚 plight from his mom Leslie, who read about her in an article in the Tribune, he immediately wanted to help.
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B次元官网网址淚 donB次元官网网址檛 know why, but I love cats,B次元官网网址� he told the Tribune. B次元官网网址淭hey are the cutest animals ever.B次元官网网址�
Sutter mulled over the idea of how to fundraise and decided a bake sale and his momB次元官网网址檚 cinnamon buns would be the best option.
His job was to make the caramel sauce for the buns.
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The Rowses live in Westridge so Leslie posted a notice on the Westridge Subdivision Community Facebook page with a video of Sutter talking about his plan.
B次元官网网址淚 did not realize how popular it would be,B次元官网网址� said Leslie, noting between the sale of 17-dozen cinnamon buns and additional donations he was able to raise the money.
Sutter said he had hoped to raise $100, and was amazed how generous people were, including one neighbour who alone donated $100.
Although it took a bit of work for her to make the cinnamon buns, Leslie said it was a great learning experience for Sutter.
BCSPCA manager Liz Dighton described Sutter as a wonderful young man.
She knows his family because they foster kittens for the SPCA.
B次元官网网址淗e and his mom will be coming today to pick up four kittens to foster,B次元官网网址� she said Thursday, and explained how she has about 15 households on her foster home list. B次元官网网址淚 will send out an email to see if anyone is available when I need help.B次元官网网址�
Hazel is recuperating well from her surgery and will be starting physiotherapy next week.
In the near future, Dighton will put out a notice for applications to find Hazel a new permanent home.
The tip of her hipbone was removed so she is slowly rebuilding all the muscles and strengthening ligaments.
B次元官网网址淪he can go in the loose room now and walk about, but she cannot jump or she would injure herself,B次元官网网址� Dighton explained.
Sutter visited Hazel two times - once to deliver some cinnamon buns to Dighton and her coworkers and on Wednesday, Feb. 16 to deliver the cheque.
B次元官网网址淚 was really happy I could help,B次元官网网址� he said. B次元官网网址淚 felt really good when I got to give her the money.B次元官网网址�
Sutter said Hazel is B次元官网网址榡ust like a dog,B次元官网网址� and loves to have her tummy rubbed.
Dighton agreed, adding Hazel definitely appreciated the love he showered upon her.
As the Rowses only have dogs, being able to foster cats is the next best thing for Sutter.
B次元官网网址淚 hang out in the room with them and play with them,B次元官网网址� he said, adding he helps them feel comfortable with humans.
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