Julie Loparo, president of Westport Animal Shelter Advocates, writes:
Driving by Whole Foods the other day, Christine Alison saw a motorist hit a cat.
The driver, and others who witnessed the incident, did not stop. Christine did.
The cat was in the bike lane. It was unconscious, but Christine found a heartbeat.
A cat owner herself, she contacted Westport Animal Control. They told her to bring it to VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center in Norwalk. When they got there, the cat had regained consciousness.
There was no microchip or ID to identify the cat’s owner. With no money available for the cat’s vet care needs, Westport Animal Shelter Advocates stepped up to fund it.
Once stabilized, WASA volunteer Sandy Young picked up the cat. The next day, she took him to a vet.
She also named her friendly temporary boarder Tupelo. While the cat recovered, WASA volunteers searched multiple social media lost pet sites.
Finding a match on social media.
They found a match. The cat’s name was Jake, and he had been missing since the day before the accident.
Quickly, a reunion took place at Westport Animal Control. Jake’s owner happily and appreciatively reclaimed her friend.
Christine described how she saved Jack, who otherwise would have been hit again or died on the side of the road.
Christine Alison (right) with Jack, and his owner.
WASA advised Jack’s owner to keep him indoors. Next time, he might not be so lucky.
Christine, WASA and Westport Animal Control: You are this week’s Unsung Heroes!
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Christine, Sandy, WASA: You are all amazing !! Thank you !
Wow, wow, wow! What a wonderful, uplifting story! So glad that
Jack is safe and back at home. Christine, Sandy and WASA, you’re my heros for sure!
and you are also an unsung hero for telling us all such a heart warming story. many thanx
How wonderful! Many thanks to Julie, Christine, Sandy and WASA!
Wonderful that Jake was saved – this time – but imo this cat owner was just asking for trouble. Unless you have a cat that will stay in your yard ( is there such a cat? ), or you have an outdoor area where you can keep your cat from leaving your property, you should keep your cat inside. This not only protects it from being hit by a car or killed by a coyote, it helps keep birds and other small wild animals safe.
My cat is happy to have the run of the house and a secure upper level deck. She doesn’t need to roam off risking injury or bringing home ticks.
One more time, Julie, thank you for being there…seemingly, always.