An embedded cat collar !

Well Im back online after a period of struggling to use a very sick computer.There is no doubt computerisation is useful but when there are problems, patience (of which I have little) is most definitely required.Its a beautiful sunny day today, the birds are singing away in the treetops and dogwalking becomes a pleasure.However, not all is well with the world even on a day like this.I have had to call in the RSPCA after a young woman brought in her cat for rehoming.her excuse was that she was moving to her parents and that the cat did not like humans!!The poor cat "Tess" had her front leg through a collar which had become embedded in her flesh, she had a very nasty open wound requiring 6 stitches! How was this ignored by her owner. the cat must have been in a great deal of pain and discomfort, never mind the fact that it was glaringly obvious the collar was NOT around her neck as it should have been!!!!Totally unbelievaBLE, what did she think when she looked at her pet? Did she think the cat was nasty to her for no reason? Now the collar has been cut off and Tess is no longer in pain, she is a very sweet little soul.
Im also looking for a home for a little West Highland Terrier whose owner neglected him, he is the nicest natured Westie I have ever come across but so shy and quiet.He is so quiet the other dogs take no notice of him and he is marvellous with cats - the downside(there has to be one) is that he seems nervous of going outside to do his toilet, he did his first outside yesterday which was incredibly exciting - yes I know I need to get a life!!!!!!
The other dog is Muffin an 8 years old Dogue de Bordeaux whose owner moved in with her new man and left Muffin and her other pets for others to take over what should have been her responsibility.8years is quite elderly for this type of mastiff but she is so gentle and good natured I am sure someone will take pity on her especially as she is another who is good with other animals.That is always a bonus.
I had wonderful news yesterday.Some months ago I highlighted the problem of horses and donkeys in France which were being sent to slaughterhouses in Italy and so not only faced an untimely death but the trauma of a long overland journey. It seems my story touched the hearts of some people who were involved in a German Shepherd Club.These wonderful people raised the money to bring over 6 donkeys.I was very moved to see the photos and I am so grateful to them all for saving them.It quite restores my faith in human nature.