Kitten Rescued Twice in One Day Receives Holiday Season Good Will
Thursday, November 29, 2007

Injured Kitten Retrieved from Road and Dashboard Undergoes Donated Surgery

UPDATE: The extent of the nerve damage to Dasher's leg was severe and he was unable to regain the use of his appendage through surgery. As a result his leg was amputated, however he is now healing and his stitches have been removed. Dasher's spirit remains unwavering and he has found a forever home with his foster family - the owner of Silko Honda who helped rescue him from the dashboard! We would like to thank everyone who reached out to the MSPCA-Angell regarding Dasher and his health. Your contributions will help the many animals that find their way to our doors in need of care. In addition, Silko Honda will donate $50 from every car sold at the dealership for the month of December.

Dasher, an eight-week-old stray domestic long-haired kitten, rescued twice Tuesday received emergency surgery to save his leg at the Angell Animal Medical Center in Boston.

Dasher was originally found by a Good Samaritan in the middle of the road in Taunton after being struck by a car. The quick thinking individual scooped him up and brought him to the warmth of her car only to have him seek refuge in the dashboard. After fruitless attempts to retrieve Dasher, the car was brought to Silko Honda in Raynham which donated over five hours of labor from three technicians to rescue Dasher for the second time in one day.
 
Dasher has now received treatments and surgery donated by Angell surgeons and staff in an attempt to save his leg through the insertion of metal pins to stabilize his injuries. He is currently recuperating with his foster family. To donate to aid in the treatment of stray animals through the Angell Special Fund please click here.