In October 2024, we welcomed two beautiful Persians named Ethel and Beatrice. Both came from a back yard breeder who was keeping them in unimaginable conditions, covered in thousands of fleas, eating and toileting from the same area and generally near on dead.. They were discarded by the breeder due to them falling sick and no longer being able to produce kittens for her to sell.
Since October, Flori’s Friends Rescue has spent over £8000 in medical investigation for these two girls. We initially we told they were dying of cancer, which we have now ruled out and after spending £5000 at the Royal Veterinary Hospital we came to a very different diagnosis. These girls have been suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel disease that has gotten so bad it has attacked their immune system. They also have been suffering from horrific internal bacterial infections from the disgusting areas they were kept in.
Both girls are now in recovery and everything is really looking up for them now. We can be sure that these two wonderful angels will not be dying and will continue to live out their precious lives at the rescue as permanent residents. We have to very closely monitor their health and general conditions which is why they were not put up for adoption. They require prescription diets and on and off steroids when they need them. By sponsoring these two little loves you can help us purchase their very expensive food and medications.
Thank you so much for reading
Team Flori x
