A stray cat whose ears had to be removed due to sun damage is looking for a new forever home. Mittens, an adorable 12-year-old domestic shorthair, arrived at an RSPCA centre with his pinnae—the external part of the ear—severely damaged.
Staff at the RSPCA in Martlesham, Suffolk , believed the damage was caused by the sun and removed them. Mittens has now been given the all-clear but is looking for loving owners who are able to monitor his skin for any changes.
A spokesperson for the RSPCA Suffolk Central Branch said: “Mittens has come so far throughout his stay here, and has taken everything in his stride. Everyone who has met Mittens has fallen in love with him and we all can't wait for him to get his retirement home he deserves!”
The RSPCA has called on cat owners to ensure their