SHE HAD CAT FLU WHEN FOUND
A COTTINGHAM rescue cat could soon become an internet sensation with her unique talent.
Ethel, named by the Cottingham Cat Rescue team who came to her aid when she was found on May 1, have shared a video of her purring and what sounds like singing when she eats.
Ethel required urgent medical attention when she was discovered in the Hayton and Midway Grove area.
The rescue team put out an appeal asking their followers on Facebook if anyone recognised her as she was rescued requiring medical attention and was taken to the emergency vets.
Ethel needed quarantining the next day as vets suspected she had cat flu. The frail cat also needed eye drops.
In an “Ethel update” on May 3, the charity posted on Facebook saying: “I’m not sure how often you’d like her updates but she’s doing really well.
“She’s the most loving girl and her eyes are improving every day.
“Now for the expensive bit, I’ve got her emergency vet bill to pay and her blood test. But she’s worth it, even if she’s super old - every cat deserves a chance.”
Only a day later, a video of Ethel, who was doing much better, was uploaded onto Facebook. Ethel was lapping up her food and stopping between mouthfuls to purr-sing as she ate.
Social media users were pleased to see Ethel looking much better. One user said: “She looks and sounds so much happier. Well done to you all.”
A second added: “Glad she on the mend poor little pussycat.” And a third said: “She’s melting all our hearts.”
Cottingham Cat Rescue is a nonprofit charity that aims to helps stray or abandoned cats, such as Ethel, find new homes.
With every cat that comes through its doors, they ensure all rehomed cats will be neutered or sprayed, vaccinated, health-checked and vaccinated.