One-eyed kitten's vet bill paid for by fundraiser

A charity has raised more than £500 needed to pay for urgent medical care that left a kitten without an eye.

Seven-month-old Monsieur Le Floof, who is being looked after by Cats Protection in Chelwood Gate, East Sussex, had an eye infection as a result of cat flu.

The eye was so severely damaged that vets had no option but to operate to remove it, the charity said.

A spokesperson said the cat was now "doing well and is ready to find his forever home".

A Justgiving appeal to pay for vet costs for the operation and aftercare raised the funds needed in just 10 days.

Danielle Draper, cat centre manager, said: "We're lucky to have a specialist vet team at the centre but every operation and aftercare clocks up bills that put an extra strain on our fundraising."

A charity spokesperson said all donations above the £500 target would "help more cats who come into care".

Ms Draper said: "The poor little mite looked a bit sorry for himself after the operation but youth was on his side and he has fully recovered from his treatment.

"He's still playful, friendly and full of personality."

She said that Floof had "adapted so well" to his limited vision.

"He navigates life confidently and doesn't need special care to be a wonderful, loving companion," she added.

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