- By: WKTV
- Apr 22, 2025 Updated 21 hrs ago
- https://www.wktv.com/news/updated-cat-rescued-from-trap-undergoes-leg-amputation-local-shelter-provides-ongoing-care/article_7663a415-1953-45a3-a4f4-54f64009d130.html
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4/22; 4:30 p.m.—Romeo, the cat discovered caught by the paw in a trap, ultimately required leg amputation. The surgery took place on Tuesday.
Local veterinarians, along with shelter staff, are stepping in to provide care for him.
On Thursday, as part of their community outreach, Mohawk Valley Community College employees will be at the shelter from 9 a.m. to noon, creating toys for the cats and spending time with them—hopefully providing the encouragement Romeo needs for his recovery.Play Video
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The Rome Humane Society is caring for a cat that was caught in a trap.
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ROME, N.Y. — The Rome Humane Society is working with local veterinarians to save a cat who they say was caught in a trap that may have been illegally set.
Officials with the humane society tell NEWSChannel2 the cat, who they are calling Romeo, was seen on a Rome man’s porch when he returned from vacation.
The man called the humane society to ask for help.
They said they spent two days trying to coax Romeo out from under the man’s porch.
A local veterinarian stepped up on their day off to assist in getting the trap off Romeo’s paw.
Romeo will likely have to have his paw amputated.
Another local veterinarian is stepping up to assist with the surgery once Romeo is strong enough. Play Video
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The Rome Humane Society is working with local veterinarians to save a cat who they say was caught in a trap that may have been illegally set.
WKTV will update viewers on Romeo’s progress this week.
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