I have to admit the more and more I look at it the more and more I find it unbelievable. Unbelievable in that ANY rescue group with a cat with such a severe injury would take it to the vets STRAIGHT AWAY with no ifs or buts.
Regardless of the cost. Also any vet with half a brain and heart would operate straight away regardless of cost due the fact that their job is to save animals lives and reduce suffering. NO vet would pass her by because of a lack of funds.
And IF they are keeping her until they have the money then they're NOT doing thier job properly and Daisy should be reliquished from their care immediately.
It could be an old photo to play on people's heart strings I guess to bring in more funds.

I just find it inconcievable.