Happy ending for matted moggy abandoned in Moray garden
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ANIMAL rescuers have found a loving home for a matted and sickly Persian cat abandoned in a Moray garden.
Celeste the cat needed six months of rehabilitation and special care at a north-east animal rescue centre to get her to a point where she could be rehomed.
A concerned member of the public discovered Celeste in a terrible state in their garden in Lhanbryde, and phoned the Scottish SPCA's animal helpline.
Animal rescue officer Michelle Mann said: "Poor Celeste had a number of health issues when she came in to our care. She was emaciated with heavily matted fur and infections in both ears.
"Celeste also possibly had cat flu or an undiagnosed respiratory issue. This could have been due to her breed as Persians are susceptible to this.
"Her poor condition caused her to have seizures and enlarged kidneys when she was brought in."
Celeste was taken to the Aberdeenshire Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, at Drumoak. Miss Mann said: "The team at the centre worked hard with Celeste and she quickly realised they were there to help her. She soon came out of her shell and showed her sweet side. She also became a bit of a diva too."
Celeste has now found a loving home with a family who have had experience of Persian cats.
Scottish SPCA animal rescue and rehoming superintendent Sharon Comrie said, on average, they receive a phone call every 30 seconds to report an abused or injured animal. She added: "We are so grateful every time we get a call to our animal helpline. The public are our eyes and ears and we investigate every call made to us.
"With a simple phone call, we are able to give animals like Celeste their second chance in life."
People can report concerns for the welfare of an animal to the Scottish SPCA confidential helpline on 03000 999 999.