Cute cat ‘lefty’ which lost its eye to the feline herpesvirus is looking for new owners – after siblings ‘righty’ and ‘two eyes’ were rehomed.
The partially sighted pet along with its third sibling ‘Fluffy’ – also in care – has been listed for adoption by Cherwell Cats Protection, a pet rehoming service covering the district.
Lefty and Righty both had feline herpesvirus when they were kittens, which led to them each losing one eye – corresponding to their names.
In cats, the virus causes conjunctivitis, ocular discharge, sneezing, nasal discharge, salivation and lethargy, among other symptoms.
A spokesperson for Cherwell Cats Protection said: “Lefty has suffered a lot of trauma in his short life.
“His eye was removed when he was a few months old, but he has really adapted well.
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“He’s now eight months old and is looking for a home with his brother, Fluffy.
“Lefty is a very friendly boy and just loves rolling over to have his tummy tickled.
“He needs a rural home which is away from busy roads.
“Sadly, due to the fact they had a virus when they were little, they cannot be rehomed with other cats in case they pass it on.
If you are interested in adopting these cats who have been in Cherwell Cats Protection care for six months please apply via the website: Lefty - Ready for Adoption (cats.org.uk)
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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.
Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.
Get in touch with him by emailing: Matthew.norman@newsquest.co.uk
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