Cats Protection in Sussex finds cat purr-fect new home

Luna, previously named Monkey, was taken to Cats Protection’s national cat adoption centre near Haywards Heath after being rescued at just six months old.

She had been rescued with eight other cats from a multi-cat household in London.

Investigations by the vet team showed that her left kidney and uterus had not formed normally, meaning that she only has one functioning kidney.

Blood tests also showed that Monkey had an increased white blood cell count, which indicates infection or inflammation.

She received antibiotics and a lot of tender loving care, leaving her in in reasonably good health, but Cats Protection said it is possible that she could develop kidney disease in the future.

Luna only has one functioning kidney (Image: Cats Protection)

Happily, when Chris, Sam and their sons Max and Oliver from Tunbridge Wells spotted Luna on the centre’s website it was love at first sight and they were not deterred by her medical history.

The family adopted their existing 17-year-old cat LouLou from the centre nine years ago. Having sadly lost their other older cat, Bruno, earlier this year, they decided the time was right for a new feline addition to their household.

Chris, who did not want to provide a surname, said: “Despite learning of Luna’s health conditions, we connected with her straight away, and knew that we would be able to give her the same love and attention we have given LouLou to date.”

“Luna is a one off, that’s for sure.

Luna needed lots of medical attention (Image: Cats Protection)

“She has an abundance of energy and curiosity, and she fears absolutely nothing - and no one. Now she is going out into the garden she is utterly mesmerised by anything that flies and buzzes.

“The relationship between Luna and LouLou is going well, too, and LouLou is starting to accept Luna. They both have the freedom of the whole house but are often seen settled (fairly) near each other.”

Karen Thompson, deputy manager at the adoption centre, said: “Luna was with us for quite a while due to her health issues, so it’s just lovely to see her settled so happily into her new home. She is very affectionate and has the most amazing purr, which really stole the hearts of us all here at the centre.”