A faint cry for help coming from a field of wildflowers was answered by the Okanagan Humane Society (OHS) and the Vernon Veterinary Clinic.
A six-week-old tabby kitten was rescued from the wildflower patch by a passerby on Thursday. It is believed the kitten was thrown or dropped by a bird of prey, and one of its back legs will need to be amputated, according to the Humane Society.
The kitten was found injured, frightened and desperately calling out for help.
"The kind rescuer brought the little one to safety and contacted OHS. It was quickly discovered he had a serious injury to his back leg, along with trauma to his tail and head," OHS said on social media.
Whether or not the kitten was dropped by a bird, he was "left helpless and in urgent need of care," OHS said.
The society jumped into action and its partners at Vernon Veterinary Clinic got the tiny kitten stabilized with pain medication. He'll be going into expert foster care, but his journey is far from over.
"He will require a leg amputation and will need extensive veterinary treatment to heal," OHS said.
Anyone who would like to help the little kitten or others like him can consider donating at .
"Your support makes emergency rescues like this possible. Thank you to the rescuer who answered his cry and changed his future," said OHS.
