CATS IN OUR CARE - SAMMY

The handsome and loveable Sammy, a 3-year-old semi long haired black cat, came into Feline Friends’ care after his owner developed mental health problems and threw him out on the streets. A neighbour took pity on the young cat and took him but her own cats made poor Sammy feel unwelcome and refused to let him stay so Sammy was homeless again. She called Feline Friends who took him on and he is now in the care of one of our long-time fosterers who said Sammy is “the sweetest cat she ever cared for”. Sammy has thrived in her care. He is playful and trusting and loves the company of humans. 

A week or so ago Sammy’s back legs, which always had a slightly bowed appearance, suddenly started to give way, especially when he tried to walk up or down the stairs. Sammy was rushed to a vet who gave him painkillers. He then had an X-ray at Celia Hammond Animal Trust, which confirmed ‘bilateral patella luxation’ or dislocated knee caps, which will require two operations to get the bilateral femoral head excisions corrected. We are very grateful that an experienced orthopaedic vet at Celia Hammond Animal Trust is able to do the operation for a non-commercial fee of 1530 pounds.   Without this surgery, Sammy will remain in severe discomfort and suffer the frustration of periods of not being able to walk properly. The prognosis for young cats like Sammy is quite good. And the playful Sammy could see the fun side of life again and enjoy the freedom of movement he enjoyed until recently.

 Sammy is one of several of our foster cats needing surgery or complex treatment to ensure quality of life and, in some cases, to save their life.   Please donate to us to help Sammy and our other rescue cats in need of treatment. Every penny donated to us goes on the care of our cats since Feline Friends is entirely run by volunteers. We are a ‘no-kill’ cat charity and are committed to ensuring each cat in our care receives whatever treatment he or she needs to ensure their quality of life.