Support Wells' Tail Amputation Fund

Hi there! I've been taking care of and feeding a small cat colony in Clayton, NC since October 2024. One of the cats I take care of (her name is Wells) went missing for about 6 days and came back with her tail completely limp. She is unable to move the tail, and it drags behind her on the ground. She also does not have any feeling or sensation in the tail, but she is painful in her left hip.

I took her to Blue Pearl Pet Hospital today, and the ER doctor took some radiographs; a neurology and surgery consult were also performed. Wells has experienced a tail pull injury (the tail is completely dislocated from the rest of the spine), and she needs a tail amputation. She also has a random bone fragment in her thigh area. The surgeon thinks that she has a good prognosis once the tail has been amputated. She is still eating and drinking and is able to urinate and defecate on her own. She'll need to be an indoors only cat moving forward.

She is a sweet long haired girl, and I'm honestly quite attached to her. She was completely feral when I met her but has really warmed up and is more trusting of humans. I've been working with her since October and had her spayed and vaccinated with Operation Catnip in February earlier this year. Prior to being injured, she would run up to me and rub all over me and wanted to be petted/given attention.

I cannot afford this surgery on my own. Luckily I get a discount because I work at the animal hospital, but I do not have thousands of dollars. I'd like her to have the tail amputation if possible to give her the best chance at a long healthy life. Anything you are able to donate will help. Thank you in advance for even considering.

She did fantastic for her exam and labwork today, and she's currently on some good pain meds. I'm just trying to figure out if it is at all possible to get her the surgery she needs. Thank you all! ❤️