If cats have nine lives, Vinny may be down to eight after his astonishing adventure this summer. His journey began when a couple, returning from a trip from Ajax to Port Perry, spotted something unusual – a tail hanging from the bumper of their vehicle.
A shocking discovery
Realizing they had a furry stowaway, the couple tried to free the frightened feline themselves, but when they couldn’t coax him out, they sought help from the Humane Society of Durham Region.
“It is amazing that Vinny traveled all that way,” says Shannon Stephenson, Manager, Humane Society of Durham Region.
The rescue required tools, teamwork, and a lot of patience. While Vinny was extremely scared and reluctant to accept help, the animal care team gently worked to coax him from his hiding place. Eventually, he crept just far enough out that staff were able to wrap him safely in a blanket and transfer him into a cat carrier.
Despite everything he had been through, Vinny was miraculously unharmed
“Vinny was very lucky to have been found when he was,” says Shannon.
A new journey ahead
Once indoors and evaluated, staff discovered that Vinny was in good physical condition. All he needed was time to decompress and recover from the stress of his unexpected road trip. Soon, he would show off his winning personality.
The animal care team worked with Vinny every day to help him feel comfortable and adapt to his new surroundings. It took no time for him to become a social butterfly.
“He would greet any visitors to his room by rubbing on the cage bars and meowing for attention,” Shannon says.
A happy tail
Vinny’s loving disposition got him noticed and before long, he was adopted. Now, he lives in a quiet home with two parents who provide all the love and attention he desires.
As a registered charity that does not receive annual government funding, the Ontario SPCA and Humane Society depends on the generosity of donors to change the lives of animals in need. If you were inspired by Vinny’s story, please consider donating today.
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