Pet profile: Two Syds at Napier SPCA
SPCANapier Centre animal attendantRachelSumneris part of a largeteam devoted to the welfare of animals. In thisweekly column, Rachel talks aboutsome of the petswhohavepassed through the centreandthose still waiting to find their foreverhome.
It is not oftenwehave two cats at the centre of similar age and colouring with similar names, at thesame time, but this monthis proving to be the exception.
Introducing Sidney and Syd. Sidneywas taken in to Carlyle Vet Clinic after being discovered by amember of the public looking poorly. His abdomenwas bloated and swollen, andhe wasstruggling to walk. After immediate consultation with the vet itwas determined Sidney had a blocked bladder which wascaught just in time and saved his life. Sydwasbrought directly to the centre by another good Samaritan, looking as though he had been living rough forsome time andhad found somemischief, judging by the nasty puncturewounds inhis abdomen.
With the rightmedication and a warmspace of hisownto recuperate, Syd’s lifewas also saved before his infectedwounds could turn septic.
Both boys have had remarkably similar journeys and havenowboth reached themilestone of looking for homesof their own. Although they didnotbecome fast friendswhen they graduated to the adoptionroom together, there is a tolerance and camaraderie between them.
Sidney requires special biscuits to keep the bladder crystals from coming back and causinghimmore grief, and Syd needs time to let his fur grow back over his wounds. Both boys are tremendously smoochy, loving, and very deserving ofhomes to call their own, where they can leave their days of struggling behind them.
■ SPCANapier Centre is located at 31 Mersey St, Pandora, and is open Mondayto Saturday, 10am-2.30pm. All animals ready for adoption are desexed, microchipped, vaccinated, have had flea andwormtreatment, and a vet check. Kittens cost $200 to adopt, adult cats $125, puppies $300 anddogs $250. To find outmore about volunteering and fostering at SPCA, visit www.spca.nz