26/06/2024
SIX WEEKS TO SAVE A LIFE
It was six weeks ago that Kevin, a feral feeder in Tongaat, noticed a big black and white male cat in one of his colonies, who had severe facial injuries. He took a picture (1).
When we showed it to the Tongaat AnimalZone vet, they said the injuries looked serious and that he should be brought immediately for medical attention. Kevin was not sure if he could be trapped, but the cat, who was dubbed Miami, went easily into the trap and so off to the vet.
An x-ray showed a badly broken jaw (2). If not treated, Miami would eventually die of starvation, in terrible pain, as he would not be able to eat. The injury was most likely caused either by a blow from a vehicle or a kick in the face. (3)
Kevin and Cindy (another feral feeder) immediately swung into action and raised the funds for the delicate operation to put Miami back together again. It took five weeks of constant care and supervision, but Miami slowly recovered and is now an affectionate, friendly and placid big cat (4). But the injuries to his jaw were so severe that he will never be able to eat dry food, which means he cannot go back to his colony. And now that he knows that humans are friendly and helpful - not just cruel bullies who injure him - he needs a home.
So we are looking for a home for Miami. He will adapt best to a quiet home with lots of love and attention and a diet of soft food. He is sterilised, vaccinated and de-wormed.
Please could you consider giving Miami a place to be nurtured and loved? He would be ideal for a mature couple who want a gentleman cat with special needs.
We have brought him so far... thanks to the efforts of Kevin and Cindy, the amazing donors who sponsored his vet bills, and the amazing and caring staff at AnimalZone clinic.
It would be a great injustice to return him to a life on the streets. (5)
For more info or adoption contact Cindy +27 83 253 7788
