CATS PROTECTION

Buttons, a lovely tabby boy came to us via a vet, having been handed in to them as a stray from the old RAF camp at Coltishall. We can only assume that his family abandoned him when they moved. When he joined us he had a wound on his side which at first appeared to have been caused by an abscess. Our vets treated him with antibiotics without success, so Buttons went back for further investigations. The wound was not healing and he had a high temperature so it was decided to operate and try to establish what was causing the problem. He had the operation and because it was difficult to establish what had caused the problem a specimen was sent away for analysis to rule out the possibility of a tumour. Unfortunately there is no happy ending for poor Buttons, as the specimen indicated that he did have a tumour which would return in a matter or weeks. The vets therefore advised us it would be kinder to put him to sleep. We are relieved that Buttons did come into our care and we were able to ensure he was well fed, warm and comfortable while he was with us.

A recent newcomer to the pens at Stephanie's is Onslow, a scruffy black and white cat from Sheringham. Onslow had been living rough for some time as his family no longer wanted a cat. He is a very affectionate lad who will jump on your shoulders when you are cleaning his pen and purrs for England. We believe he will soon find a new and loving home.

If you are looking for a cat or kitten please call Stephanie on 01692 535858. Alternatively you can visit www.northwalsham.cats.org.uk for a description and photographs of the cats before giving her a call on the above number.