Animal Rescue with Marion Garnett
Dedicated animal expert MARION GARNETT, founder of the Ealing Animal Charities Fair continues her column
IT’S not easy to see clearly what’s going on. It’s lunch time at the Magician’s Convention at Blackpool and the Winter Gardens is heaving with magicians sharing their card dealing skills. I’m looking carefully to see if I can discover any secrets but you can’t do this easily with magicians as they are experts in deception.
Seeing clearly is also not easy if you are visually impaired. But, if that is the case, although you might not be able to physically see things clearly, you can still have a very clear, insightful understanding of what’s going on.
One of the best acts in last night’s show was card magician Richard Turner, who is blind. He knew exactly what was going on.
According to veterinary opinion, Callie cannot see clearly. The vet says that technically Callie is blind although she may be able to see some contrast.
This lovely young cat was abandoned at a vet’s with an injured tail as a result of which most of her tail was amputated.
Callie is an affectionate girl who loves cuddles but, if startled, she may try to bite out of fear.
She needs an experienced owner with someone around most of the time who is willing to learn the best way to interact with her. Cats Protection offer advice for owners with a visually impaired cat.
This includes owners should make sure the home environment is safe and use toys with different sounds. It’s best for the cat to get to know their territory by walking round themselves rather than being carried round.
Scent glands on cats’ paws allow cats to leave a trail of scent to follow. As blind cats rely on scent and memory to find their way around, owners should avoid moving furniture, food and litter trays.
Also don’t leave obstacles in unexpected places. Talking to them frequently will also help them. If you are interested in homing Callie, call Hounslow Animal Welfare Society (HAWS) on 020 8560 5443.
She must be homed either as an indoor cat or have access only to a completely safe totally enclosed garden.
She should either be the only pet or could possibly be homed with a gentle feline friendly male cat. She is not suitable for children.
Finally, don’t miss the HAWS stall at the 40th Anniversary Ealing Animal Charities Fair (ealinganimalsfair.london) on Saturday March 3 (10.30am-4pm).
This fabulous fair takes place at Hanwell Methodist Church, Church Road, W7. Admission is free.