CAT LOOKING FOR A PAD
A cat with webbed feet who was dumped in a garden is looking for a new home. Black cat Deandra, who has a genetic condition which means her toe pads have split, was abandoned along with two others cats when their owners moved house.
A CAT with webbed feet who was dumped in a back garden needs a new home.
Black moggy Deandra was booted out of her home along with two other cats when their owner moved house.
The people who remained in the property left the animals to fend for themselves at the bottom of the back garden for weeks on end.
Deandra was rescued by the RSPCA and is currently being cared for at the Manchester and Salford branch.
All three cats were initially dishevelled after living outside for several weeks, but are now back to full health.
The two-year-old moggy has since been neutered, vaccinated as well as microchipped and is now ready to find her forever home.
Deandra also has a genetic condition which means her toe pads have split, but this doesn’t affect her or cause pain.
RSPCA branch manager Susie Hughes said: “We were called about Deandra and her two friends after the owner moved away and the people that remained in the property booted them out.
“They had apparently been living in the bottom of the garden for weeks on end.
“All three of them came to us. Deandra and her two companions were a little dishevelled when they were collected but after living outside for several weeks it’s hardly any surprise.” She added: “Rather than having individual toe pads she has two split pads which look more like bird feet than cat paws but it doesn’t cause her any harm.
“Once you’ve introduced yourself to her with a chin rub and an ear tickle she’ll soon start nuzzling into your hand and toppling herself over trying to get close to you.
“It’s easy to keep Deandra happy, a fleece or blanket in a cosy corner and a cuddle every now again will see her right.
“She will make such a warm companion.”
Deandra has been described as quite a timid cat, and would be best suited to living with a couple or a family with older children. She has lived with other cats before, so would be comfortable living in a home with other felines.
If you would like to rehome Deandra contact the RSPCA on 0300 123 0711.