The Story of Special Needs Cats Maverick and Tonto:

Found at Local Tip!

Both with Special Needs;

Both - Damaged, Resilient, Fighters

17 July 2022 - Intro to Special Needs Rescue Cats - Maverick and Tonto

Meet special needs rescue cats Maverick and Tonto. They are gorgeous, as are all cats who come into care. They came from near the local tip.

Maverick has had his tail cut off by someone or something unknown, and Tonto is blind in one eye, with limited sight in the other.

On top of their physical challenges, these babies were riddled with gastric and who knows what else. We were not sure that they would both survive.

They are so cuddly and loving- they attach themselves to their foster mum and hold on for dear life while purring their little hearts out. They know they are safe.

In rescue, you don’t give up on an animal. You do everything possible to ensure they get the best care, treatment, and love. If the worst does happen, you know you have given everything.

Tonto and Maverick are little fighters. 

30 August 2022 - Update Special Needs Rescue Cat -Tonto

Tonto has been in care since he was a tiny kitten. It has been a tough road, and now at three and a half months, Tonto is ready to find his forever family. He is fighting fit for it too.

Tonto loves cuddles and purring and will bask in the attention you give him. He loves to play, has vast energy, and is also a big fan of climbing.

Tonto is blind in one eye. Our vets have advised us that surgery will not be necessary for the eye unless something drastic happens to it (unlikely as he is an indoor-only cat). He doesn’t let this slow him down, though, and he’s never let anything get in his way.

6 September 2022 - Update Special Needs Rescue Cat - Maverick

Maverick is the second of our dynamic duo rescued from the local tip, ready to find his forever family. His brother, Tonto, is off to his new home later in the week. Maverick would also love to see his forever humans.

Maverick is a little guy who adores cuddling like a baby. He’s chatty, loves being around people, and wants to be your best friend.

Maverick has a short tail that we believe was cut off as a tiny kitten before rescue. He has been vet assessed, and this shouldn’t lead to any issues in the future. He’s just a bit of an accidental Manx cat!

Maverick is cat and dog-friendly, fully litter trained, and will eat anything.