Assist Pixie, a Partially Sighted Cat, Discover a Loving House – RSPCA Attraction

Pixie is unfortunately steadily 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 had been residing in an unsuitable setting.

Two-year-old Pixie got here into the care of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border Department in Might after she was rescued by RSPCA inspectors from the multi-cat family the place dozens of different cats had 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 is going to steadily lose her sight over time and develop into blind.

The charity is now in search of understanding house owners who can provide Pixie the second probability at happiness she deserves.

Liz Wooden, from the department, stated: “Pixie is a lovely, candy and affectionate cat who completely loves fuss. She additionally loves firm and would really like 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 house the place she could be spoiled in a means 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 resulting from her sight points however we might like to discover a house the place she will 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 study her means round even with out her sight.

“We’re in search of affected person and understanding house owners who’ve numerous love to offer and Pixie will return that love in spades!”

Pixie might stay with a household with secondary faculty aged kids or older and would favor to not stay with a canine.

In the event you suppose you can provide Pixie a loving house, go to her profile right here or fill out a ‘Excellent Match type’ and ship it to rehoming@rspcahantsandsurreyborder.org.uk

The charity – the oldest of its sort, and celebrating its 2 hundredth anniversary this 12 months – says the price of residing disaster has left rescue centres going through an ‘animal welfare disaster’ as animals are coming into its care quicker than they’re being adopted.

• The RSPCA has launched a Price of Dwelling Hub with numerous 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.

• Anybody who feels they’re capable of rehome a pet can see all the animals prepared to seek out love on Discover A Pet.

• To help the RSPCA in our important work rescuing animals from cruelty and neglect, rehabilitating and rehoming, please donate on-line.

• To help the important work of the RSPCA Hants and Surrey Border department go to:.rspcahantsandsurreyborder.org.uk