Cats wandered in deep snow at Wieserhörndl: Paw Help rushed to the rescue

On Friday, the animal shelter Pfotenhilfe was alerted to two abandoned cats through a Facebook call for help. Ski tourers had discovered the animals at Wieserhörndl near Gaißau (Hallein district) in deep snow. The animals were shy and obviously uncared for.

Elaborate Cat Rescue with Sled and Live Traps

Since the toll road to the mountain is currently closed, the managing director of Pfotenhilfe, Johanna Stadler, and her husband decided to set out themselves on Saturday. With live traps secured on sleds, they ascended in wintry conditions. Their dog Balu also accompanied them.

At the Spielbergalm hut, the animals were finally spotted and lured into the traps with food. The host of the currently closed hut expressed relief over the phone, as he was unable to care for the stray animals himself.

Tomcats Suffered from Hunger, Cold, and Diarrhea

According to the animal shelter, the approximately six-month-old tomcats were severely malnourished. Stadler reports that the animals were "extremely hungry" and quickly went into the traps. Around the hut, everything was "full of cat diarrhea," indicating health problems due to parasites and lack of food.

After being caught, the two tomcats were transported back to the toll station on sleds – in the dark and at freezing temperatures. Upon arrival at the shelter, it turned out that both animals were unneutered. They were dewormed, provided with high-quality food, and quickly fell asleep.

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