B.C. cat found on dock after Bradley Creek wildfire, burned and alone
The Bradley Creek wildfire had ripped through the area, and Erickson had been helping his neighbours survey the damage from a boat when he saw her.
Andrew Erickson was surveying the damage caused by the Bradley Creek wildfire when he spotted a grey cat sitting alone on a burned dock. The cat, whom he named Lucky, appeared to have been alone for several days. Erickson, a neighbour, said the cat's fur was singed and that she had burns on her paws, ears, and a bald patch above her eye.
Despite her injuries, Lucky seemed to know she was safe when Erickson picked her up and she snuggled with him during their journey home. Erickson took the frightened cat inside and brought her to a veterinarian, who advised her to leave the area for medical treatment. Lucky is currently in foster care while efforts continue to find her owner.
No one has claimed her as of yet, and if no one comes forward, Erickson says she will have a home with him. The Animal Lifeline Emergency Response Team has reported that four cats from the Bradley Creek fire are currently seeking homes while they work to reunite animals with their owners. The wildfire destroyed about 230 homes in the area, leaving a devastating trail of destruction.
Erickson finds solace in Lucky's presence, stating that she makes him smile every time he thinks of her.
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