Pussycat Lodge
Registered charity 1209280
THE STORY OF BUSTER
May - August 2024
Black male, approx. 4 years old
May 16th
Buster was straying in Wickford with a terrible head wound. He was, thankfully, brought to the attention of PCL on Facebook by Lisa, a resident who had been feeding him. He was booked for Lisa to take him to Tari vets for treatment. He must have been on the streets for quite some time.
Before our involvement an RSPCA code had been obtained for him. Unfortunately, the first vet he was taken to, was only able to give him an antibiotic injection and told Lisa to put him back in the garden then bring him back in a few weeks for neutering. Really not in Buster’s best interest, given the extent of his suffering - they didn't even try to clean the wound!
He had a nasty head wound, most likely from an infected bite - he wasn’t neutered so is more likely to have been in fights. He had a big operation to remove the necrotic skin on his face and head. A massive infected abscess was under the scabbed over surface - poor boy must have been in so much pain. It was thoroughly cleaned out and stitched up and Andrea (our warden) took him home to bathe it and give him antibiotics and pain medication. He was also neutered, microchipped, flea/worm treated and tested for FIV/Felv.
May 18th - 27th
Fantastic news today! Buster is FIV/FeLV negative! Such wonderful news for his long-term health, and will also make it easier for him to find a home. Andrea has continued to bathe Buster's wound twice a day and he is doing so well, his wound is drying out nicely and healing. Buster is a lovely, friendly boy, despite all he has been through. It's amazing how he is so trusting! He loves his food, is being treated to some fresh chicken and is such a good boy taking all his medication. He must be very happy to be out of pain and getting lots of love and good food.
May 31st
Buster moved to a big pen at the rescue and is now ready to find his forever home! He will no doubt miss Andrea but will get lots of love from the volunteers and will enjoy the extra space. He was starting to rub his head against the crate bars which wasn't great for his healing wound! He will have his 1st vaccination next week.
Jun 5th
Buster's wound is healing really well and he is enjoying love and fuss from all the volunteers at the rescue. He is looking forward to someone choosing him to take home.
August 17th
Buster went to his forever home with a lovely couple in a quiet residential area.