TT

TT originally came into our care on 23 December 2002 aged 6 or 7 years.

He is one of two cats who were abandoned in Runcorn after their owner moved house.

The other cat was homed but TT, who is a Manx cat, was found to have problems with both of his eyes.

One eye was enlarged and swollen, looking like a marble, due to glaucoma and the other eye contained a cataract, which was too far advanced for a remedial operation.

TT is, therefore, blind, although the vet says that he may be able to distinguish shapes as dark and light areas.

The eye with glaucoma was removed on 28 December 2002 and TT will now have to remain in permanent care.

He has adjusted very well and even ventures out into the garden, putting his head down and using his ears to detect objects when walking around.

The vet who treated him says that his problems probably began about 4 years ago and his sight could have been saved if he had been treated at the time.

However, he is now coping well and is happy and contented.