Lovely Leo came into our care at Tyneside Cats Protection on the 10^th of February 2022. He came into our care as a microchipped stray. Unfortunately his owners were unable to be contacted. One
day in care, Leo began to sneeze and would not stop. This was not cat flu and prompted cause for concern. Our vet suggested an x-ray and low and behold, we found the unimaginable. An air gun pellet was located in Leo's nose, with no visible entry point. This suggested Leo had been shot some time ago. After an unsuccessful attempt to remove it through his nasal passages using an endoscope, sadly the surrounding tissue was too badly infected, he underwent a course of
antibiotics and multiple teams scoured over x-rays to determine the best route for removal. The second surgery through the roof of his mouth was a success and the pellet was removed! Hurray! After a long course of medication and TLC Leo is now ready for rehoming and looking for a kind soul who can give him the home he deserves! Leo is a happy and robust boy with lots of love to give a new family. We feel he would live happily in most homes.

Leo has undergone two surgeries, had several investigations, X-rays, 10 veterinary check-ups and medication which has cost more than £1600.

If you would like to help us cover the cost of Leo’s treatment and care, please donate now. If we are fortunate enough to raise more funds than required, the money will be used to help other cats in
our care.

Thank you very much.

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity. Our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats Protection has simple and clear objectives to help cats : Homing - Finding good homes for cats in need, Neutering - Supporting and encouraging the neutering of cats, Information - Improving people’s understanding of cats and their care. Achieving this vision is only made possible due to kind cat lovers who support our work. Visit www.cats.org.uk for more information.