The wonderful team at RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital thought he was more than 10 years old and although cats can live up to 20 years, this old tabby had already had a tough life. He had been rescued by RSPCA inspectors who found him in an abandoned house with his leg trapped in a sash window.
A year on, and he’s still going strong – and what a year it has been. I have been lucky enough to see his confidence, personality and happiness grow while he has been a member of my family.
I rehomed Maverick through the hospital’s Putney Pensioners scheme which aims to find homes for older animals who may be overlooked by potential owners who fear expensive vet bills. However, all age related treatment and medicine is provided at the hospital free of charge through the scheme.
Being an elderly cat, Maverick does need some special care and attention. He is on a special diet and daily medication to regulate his digestion but this medicine is provided free of charge by the hospital.
I knew Maverick was special as soon as I brought him home. He loves company and is constantly by my side when I am at home. He has fitted himself in nicely with the routine at home, waiting patiently for me to finish dinner before hopping up on my lap, jumping on the bed as soon as soon as it’s night time and greeting me at the front door when I come home from work.
He does need help once in a while, he suffers pains in his back leg so need a bit of a lift to get him onto laps or beds but he always says thank you with a gentle nudge and a purr.
Elderly animals do deserve a second chance. Often they have had the hardest lives and just want a safe and happy home where they can spend their twilight years. Maverick is one of the most loving and affectionate pets you could imagine and I wouldn’t change him for the world.
To find out more about Putney Pensioners, call the animal hospital on 0300 123 0716.
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| Maverick having a cat nap on the sofa |
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| Mav and me |
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| Cuddle time with my husband |
such a lovely story :)
ReplyDeletewhat a lovely cat.
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving him a chance