Zorba is a big ginger middle-aged Persian-cross boy, who is desperately needing a home!
I'm a vet in Cambridgeshire, and Zorba was brought to us by the RSPCA to be put to sleep for being 'feral'.
He was apparently found living in a cupboard under the stairs, so it's not surprising he's a little wary of new people. He's staying with us at the practice at the moment, and whilst he can be somewhat grumpy when he's in an enclosed space, once he's out of bed he can be handled and groomed quite easily. I don't really believe in euthanasing healthy animals, so need to find an understanding home for Zorba! With a bit of patience and a quiet environment, I'd hope he could really come round.
He's neutered but not microchipped, and his kidneys seem fine when I checked them on a blood test. He could benefit from a dental (as most Persians could!), but I'd be happy to do that at a discounted rate if only we could find him a home! He's otherwise seemingly healthy.
My nurses and I have been trying to find him a home or a rescue centre place over the last week, but we're really struggling. Staying at the practice isn't ideal for him even in the short-term - whilst he comes out for exercise in cat ward when we can let him, whenever there are other animals around he has to be caged. And no matter how much feliway there is, it's never going to be as stress-free as a loving home!
Please contact me if you can help at all, or know of any rescue centres with space. It's not fair for him to be caged at a vet practice for much longer, so if we can't find him a home by next week then we're going to have to reluctantly reconsider putting him to sleep - in the meantime we'll do all we can to find him a home!
