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The life of tabby cat Chewy has been turned around since he arrived seriously ill and in a lot of pain at the Animal Emergency Centre in Auckland recently.
Not for the first time, he had a blocked bladder. Surgery to unblock it, as well as another operation by a specialist to prevent the problem reoccurring, cost around $7000.
With that sum beyond the reach of Chewy’s owners, they surrendered the cat to vet Dani Harris.
And that’s where six-year-old Chewy’s luck changed. Dani’s love for animals is such that she was determined to see him back on his feet, and rehome him.
Perhaps she would have taken him home herself, were it not for the 13 ducks (many disabled), rescue budgie and turtle, and three-legged dog that she already has at her place.
Dani found a way to make the surgery happen, and looked after Chewy at home through his recovery.
She set up a Givealittle page (called Chewy the Tabby) in hopes of recovering some of the money that the surgery cost. The page is open for donations until July 27.
She then got in touch with Helen Stancliffe of CatsnCare rescue and rehoming charity in Silverdale. Dani helped Helen set up the low cost desexing and vaccination service at Coast Pet Care Community Vet Clinic two years ago, and Helen has rehomed several animals for Dani.
Helen is now fostering Chewy, but he is desperately in need of a new home.
Dani says he can be shy with new people, and would be best with someone who can give him lots of love and has no other cats, or children.
“He is such a lovely boy and deserves a good home,” she says.
If you can offer Chewy a forever home, phone CatsnCare 027 CAT CARE.
