Nutmeg, a stray cat who was living on the streets of Kenosha, Wisconsin, was fed regularly and looked after by some neighbors until he went missing for a few days, and then returned with a serious injury, reported Love Meow.
The huge wound on his neck was life threatening, so animal control services intervened and took the cat to their shelter. The local foster based rescue center, called Kenosha Forgotten Friends, heard about the injured animal and came to take him to their hospital for treatment.
The vet determined that the feline was eight years old, diagnosed him as FIV+, an autoimmune virus, and started to work on reducing the swelling around the injury. And so, Nutmeg underwent a series of laser treatments to get rid of any infection and prepare the wound for crucial surgery.
Despite Nutmeg’s sad appearance, he proved to be cooperative and friendly all throughout his medical procedures; even falling asleep and purring during a few. A member of staff from Kenosha Forgotten Friends explained to Love Meow:
“He automatically gets on the table and lays over in position for treatments! What a good boy”!
Since receiving some needed medical treatment, the cat’s personality has begun to shine through more and more each day. This affectionate feline absolutely loves cuddles and purrs away when visitors come to see him and even remains friendly when staff members give him a bath.
Nutmeg recently had surgery and is recovering well, despite being slightly disgruntled about his new headgear and clothing, provided by the shelter to stop the cat from disrupting his stitches.
The staff at Kenosha Forgotten Friends even think that Nutmeg has now begun to smile now that he is feeling better.
All that remains on the road to recovery for this brave cat is a just few more laser treatments and the removing of his stitches. Nutmeg will then be ready to leave the rescue center. His adorable photos posted their Facebook page have won him hundreds of admirers and he already has a new forever home waiting for him!
If you would like to help Kenosha Forgotten Friends, to hope them to continue their amazing work, you can make a donation, here.
And, if you happen to live in England, you can visit the RSPCA, and if you live in the United States, you can visit the ASPCA to get more information about pets that are available for adoption.
Don’t forget: Adopt, don’t shop!
Photo credits: Facebook/Kenosha Forgotten Friends │ Via: www.lovemeow.com