Mickey Finds A Home

Mickey could well have been another sad statistic.  Having lived on the streets for years as an undesexed cat he had contracted the FIV virus from fighting for breeding rights with other males.
An affectionate and super friendly boy he was left to carry on as he always had.  We don't understand why and Mickey did not know any different.

By the time he came to our attention his health issues were dragging him down.  Taken home by a rescuer we work with, Mickey needed two or three stages to his rehabilitation.
Desexing and vaccination, nutritious food, antibiotics for his mouth, steroids to control skin inflammation headed the list..

Next came a dental and foster care.  His skin issues were still causing problems so it was back and forth to the vet for more medications.  Initially he had had lice as well as fleas.  Can you imagine what a difference life as an owned cat is like for him?

Mickey was microchipped and adopted in to a real home of his own.  He is here to tell the tale two weeks later!

Left, Mickey when he first came in to care. and before he had his considerable makeover.

Drooling was caused by bad teeth, inflammation and infection in his mouth.

He lost large patches of fur due to skin issues caused by fleas and lice.

​Mickey is all set for a peaceful life.  He has his own bed, his own dish, his own pot of grass!!!

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