Pixie is unfortunately steadily shedding her sight
The RSPCA is hoping to discover a particular dwelling for {a partially} sighted cat known as Pixie who was rescued from a property the place round 50 cats have been dwelling in an unsuitable setting.
Two-year-old Pixie got here into the care of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border Branch in May after she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from the multi-cat family the place dozens of different cats have been additionally dwelling on the property in Reading.
Sadly, it was quickly found that Pixie has retinal atrophy, a genetic dysfunction of the retina, which signifies that she’s going to steadily lose her sight over time and change into blind.
The charity is now searching for understanding house owners who may give Pixie the second likelihood at happiness she deserves.
Liz Wood, from the department, mentioned: “Pixie is a lovely, candy and affectionate cat who completely loves fuss. She additionally loves firm and would love an proprietor who’s round for a superb a part of the day. As she’s so pleasant, she might be able to stay with one other pleasant cat and clearly has lived with different cats earlier than – the primary factor is we discover a dwelling the place she could be spoiled in a method she by no means has earlier than.”
Pixie will should be an indoor-only cat or have entry to a safe outdoors pen or catio.
Liz added: “It wouldn’t be secure to let Pixie roam outdoor because of her sight points however we’d like to discover a dwelling the place she will be able to probably have some secure outside entry. It’s additionally vital that the house is steady with little change in order that Pixie can be taught her method round even with out her sight.
“We are searching for affected person and understanding house owners who’ve a number of love to offer and Pixie will return that love in spades!”
Pixie may stay with a household with secondary college aged kids or older and would like to not stay with a canine.
If you suppose you may give Pixie a loving dwelling, go to her profile here or fill out a ‘Perfect Match kind’ and ship it to rehoming@rspcahantsandsurreyborder.org.uk
The charity – the oldest of its variety, and celebrating its two hundredth anniversary this 12 months – says the cost of living crisis has left rescue centres dealing with an ‘animal welfare disaster’ as animals are coming into its care sooner than they’re being adopted.
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The RSPCA has launched a Cost of Living Hub with a number of recommendation to assist pet house owners who could also be scuffling with the price of caring for his or her pets, in addition to a devoted phone helpline.
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Anyone who feels they’re in a position to rehome a pet can see all the animals prepared to seek out love on Find A Pet.
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To assist the RSPCA in our very important work rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect, rehabilitating and rehoming, please donate online.
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To assist the very important work of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border department go to:.rspcahantsandsurreyborder.org.uk