Abandonment

Picked up my new foster cat yesterday, and my heart is still breaking for him. This poor wee man was left outside the charity during the night in the cold and rain, shut inside a cloth pet carrier. We’ve no idea how long he was out there or how scared he must have been.

If you ever find yourself needing to rehome a pet, please don’t be frightened to call a rescue or bring them in. We will never judge you. Knowing a pet’s background also helps us give them the best possible care and find the right home. Abandonment only adds fear and trauma that could so easily be avoided.

I’ve called this wee lad Malley, and he has spent the last 30 hours hiding under a blanket, absolutely terrified. He hasn’t eaten, hasn’t had a drink, and hasn’t dared come out to use the loo. He’s completely shut down just now — but he will come round. With time, patience and kindness, he’ll learn he’s safe, and he’ll go on to find the loving home he truly deserves.

No photo yet, he is the lump under these covers trying to feel safe.

Please share this. The more people understand that rescues are here to help — not judge — the fewer animals will have to go through what Malley has.