The pet I’ll never forget: We saved Nelson the kitten from certain death – and he taught me the best way to live

He grew to the size of a terrier, always looked like he was winking and conducted himself entirely on his own terms. He showed just how important it can be to not give a toss

The farmer was going to drown the kitten because he had an abscess in one eye and was feral, biting everything. But some vets were there to help with lambing, and the farmer agreed Nelson could be taken in and rehomed.

It was 2005; I was 16 and my sister, five years older than me, was on a work placement at a vet surgery in Preston as part of her university training. Nelson’s eye was removed, as were his testicles, and it was decided he would be taken in by my family, in nearby Chorley.

Continue reading… He grew to the size of a terrier, always looked like he was winking and conducted himself entirely on his own terms. He showed just how important it can be to not give a tossThe farmer was going to drown the kitten because he had an abscess in one eye and was feral, biting everything. But some vets were there to help with lambing, and the farmer agreed Nelson could be taken in and rehomed.It was 2005; I was 16 and my sister, five years older than me, was on a work placement at a vet surgery in Preston as part of her university training. Nelson’s eye was removed, as were his testicles, and it was decided he would be taken in by my family, in nearby Chorley. Continue reading… Life and style, Pets, Cats, Animals 

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