Pixie is unfortunately progressively shedding her sight
The RSPCA is hoping to discover a particular house for {a partially} sighted cat known as Pixie who was rescued from a property the place round 50 cats have been residing in an unsuitable surroundings.
Two-year-old Pixie got here into the care of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border Department in Could after she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from the multi-cat family the place dozens of different cats have been additionally residing on the property in Studying.
Sadly, it was quickly found that Pixie has retinal atrophy, a genetic dysfunction of the retina, which signifies that she’s going to progressively lose her sight over time and grow to be blind.
The charity is now on the lookout for understanding house owners who may give Pixie the second probability at happiness she deserves.
Liz Wooden, from the department, stated: “Pixie is a gorgeous, candy and affectionate cat who completely loves fuss. She additionally loves firm and would love an proprietor who’s round for an excellent a part of the day. As she’s so pleasant, she might be able to dwell with one other pleasant cat and clearly has lived with different cats earlier than – the principle factor is we discover a house the place she will be spoiled in a means she by no means has earlier than.”
Pixie will must 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 as a result of her sight points however we’d like to discover a house the place she will be able to probably have some secure out of doors entry. It’s additionally essential that the house is steady with little change in order that Pixie can be taught her means round even with out her sight.
“We’re on the lookout for affected person and understanding house owners who’ve a number of love to offer and Pixie will return that love in spades!”
Pixie might dwell with a household with secondary faculty aged youngsters or older and would like to not dwell with a canine.
For those who assume you may give Pixie a loving house, go to her profile right here or fill out a ‘Excellent Match kind’ and ship it to [email protected]
The charity – the oldest of its sort, and celebrating its 2 hundredth anniversary this yr – says the price of residing disaster has left rescue centres dealing with an ‘animal welfare disaster’ as animals are coming into its care quicker than they’re being adopted.
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The RSPCA has launched a Value of Residing Hub with a number of recommendation to assist pet house owners who could also be fighting the price of caring for his or her pets, in addition to a devoted phone helpline.
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Anybody who feels they’re in a position to rehome a pet can see all the animals prepared to seek out love on Discover A Pet.
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