This is Savvy's story. Yes, I absolutely do understand why the rescue were so thorough and there are no words to express how much they've done for her and how lucky we are to have her. My cats are all insured anyway, but her story just highlights the importance of pet insurance
This is Savvy.
Savvy is an F4 Savannah and her name has been changed to protect the guilty.
In the last few hours, this is what we have found out about her life via her veterinary history and paperwork and it makes us a bit sad.
In 2016 Owner #1 bred her and at 12 weeks old sold her to Owner #2 who lived 330 miles away. Owner #2 paid £600 and collected Savvy, complete with a neutering agreement, four weeks free insurance, pedigree papers, full vaccinations, microchipped and with feeding and care instructions.
In December 2016 Owner #2 got Savvy neutered in line with the deal and bought her some expensive kitty treats and worming tablets while waiting to collect her post-surgery.
Fast forward to 8 days ago when Owner #2 took her to the vets with injuries consistent with an RTA. She was given pain relief and a long acting antibiotic and sent home and asked to return for x-rays and tail amputation, for which she was given a quote.
Owner #2 took Savvy home and went on a well known internet site and advertised her as 'Free to good home'.
Owner #3 met Owner #2 in a car park on Thursday night to collect Savvy. Savvy was in a cat carrier already and was handed over with all her documentation and pain medication. Owner #3 was told Savvy had been in a car accident but was recovering well.
Owner #3 took Savvy to her vet the next morning where she was found, alongside her existing injuries, to have fly eggs in her coat as her spinal injury was preventing her from cleaning herself. She was cleaned up and received a repeat dose of the same long acting antibiotic then sent home and asked to return for x-rays and tail amputation, for which Owner #3 was given a quote.
Owner #3 couldn't afford to take on a cat with an uninsured injury and did the most responsible thing that anyone ever did for Savvy, she started ringing round animal rescue organisations.
We are Owner #4 and once she has received all the medical care she needs we look forward Savvy finding her Owner #5, all before she's two years old.
Welcome to ............ and we promise you that your life is now as precious as every other soul who comes into our care. Now you are priceless princess