Leslie, I seem to recall with that poor injured kitten that the MSPCA investigator said they couldn't do much without having the cat in their posession. They would have done the bare minimum as far as treating his multiple fractures, ruptured diaphragm, ruptured spleen, and injuries to his legs. One old fracture, and one newer one. In other words they would have made sure he was stabilized and nothing more. Held as evidence and not an animal in critical need of emergency care. Yup...that's how things are around here. And this boy was sweet as could be after all that abuse.