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Help save Winky, the one-eyed cat found injured after 10 years!

  • Winky lands in Christchurch

      11 March 2022
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    Last week Winky had his stitches out and was given the all clear to fly by the vets in Auckland. He was flown down via Air New Zealand, although his cage was damaged on the way and he had a cut on his paw (unsure what happened to him), but he seems to be in great spirits.

    We are slowly introducing him to our other two cats, a rag doll and medium hair tabby. Otherwise he has settled in well and has had a further checkup from our regular vet where he was treated for worms and had vaccinations.

    At home he seems to have figured out his new bed is for sleeping in. He also has his own cat tower and plenty of toys to play with. He is doing great and we are so glad to have him home. He is loving being around humans all day and has the same personality he did ten years ago. For a 12.5 year old cat he still enjoys playing like a cheeky kitten. We had wondered if his personality would have changed from his experience, but it hasn't.

    Thanks again for all of your support, it really helped to get him on the mend and reunited with us!

    Winky's family.

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    • 14/03/2022 by Lea

      Thank you ever so much for the update. So happy to hear that Winky is still the cat you knew and happy to hear Winky is doing well n happy x

  • Winky's operation

      14 February 2022
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    Hello Winky supporters,

    A quick update for you, on Friday he had a successful operation and is now recovering at a friend's place in Auckland. He is on pain relief medication and needs 10 to 14 days of rest, after which he will have his stitches out and will be assessed again. He seems happy enough at the moment and should make a full recovery, we can then make arrangements to relocate him.

    Thanks so much for your generous donations towards his care, it is much appreciated!

    Winky's family.

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