Hello, my name is Chekov and I am one of the resident cats at The Cat & Rabbit Rescue Centre.
In my article this time I want to tell you about a lovely female cat who arrived at The Centre in February after her owners were moving house and couldn’t take her. Her name is Camisole, and she arrived with her best friend Cafton. Sadly, it was obvious when she arrived that she was lame on one of her back legs. After checks with our vet, she was diagnosed with a luxating patella, which means her kneecap is slipping out of place. Camisole's condition is a grade 3/4, which is quite bad, meaning she will need a complicated surgery. As the operation is so in-depth and difficult, she has to go to a specialist vet, and this is going to cost the rescue around £2800. My staff have been sharing her story on social media, and the amazing supporters of CRRC have already raised £1700 towards the surgery!
Her kneecap sadly wasn't her only health concern, and she has already been treated for ulcers in her eyes, a grade 2 heart murmur, x-rays, and a dental exam at the vet. The operation she is having will include having the ligament cut off the bone and re-positioned to stop her kneecap from slipping. My staff do not want to consider removing her leg because it is often the case in cats with this condition that they can get it in another leg. Camisole is booked to have her operation very soon, and I am keeping all my paws crossed that it will be successful. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported her surgery, it is with thanks to you that she can look forward to finding a forever home soon. See you next time. Love Chekov.
Pet of this Edition La Roux
Let us introduce you to a very pretty female cat called La Roux. La Roux is 5 years old. Sadly, this is her second time at the rescue after recently being returned due to a change in her behaviour. La Roux is a sweet girl who enjoys having a fuss made of her, but she has been known to be a little unpredictable at times. At The Centre she is mostly a lovely, confident girl, but her new owners need to be aware that she can be a little naughty occasionally. La Roux would love to find a new home where she is the only pet and not with young children. If you think you may be able to offer La Roux a loving home, please give the centre a call on 01243 967111 or visit our website www.crrc.co.uk