AN unlucky cat who needed his eye removed is now looking for a home.

Nine-year-old black and white Felix arrived at the Cats Protection Teignbridge and  Torbay Branch in late November from a care home where his owner had become unable to look after him any longer.   

A vet check revealed Felix had glaucoma, an eye disease which damages the optic nerve and causes sight loss as well as pain, as well as dental problems. Both of these required surgery and his eye had to be removed

‘Felix was a much-loved pet before arriving in our care and the change of circumstances and invasive treatments have been hard on him,’ said Barbara Ellis, the branch’s coordinator

‘Despite everything he’s been through he has always been sweet and gentle‘. 

‘Once he had recovered from the eye removal operation and his dental disease had been treated we saw the true Felix as he played with toys and explored in his foster home. He has flourished and is a proper lap cat who will make an excellent companion.

‘We had a lovely home lined-up for him which he was able to go to while he healed but sadly another change in circumstance meant he quickly came back to us and now we really want to find him his true forever home.’

Although Felix had been an indoor cat for some time, his fosterer has noticed Felix enjoys looking out of the window and it is likely he would enjoy access to a safe garden. He is used to a quiet environment, so a home without children or other pets would suit him best. 

Felix’s veterinary bills and prolonged care amounts to more than £2,600 and as Cats Protection Teignbridge and  Torbay is a small branch which fundraises to cover all costs an online appeal is running to help cover Felix’s treatments and care at www.justgiving.com/page/fixingfelix.

To offer Felix a home or find out more about the branch visit www.cats.org.uk/teignbridge or call 03453 371 2723.