A tabby cat who had a large lump removed from his chest is looking a home – could you be his new owner?
A stray cat from Cwmbran, Wales has had a 12cm diameter growth removed thanks to volunteers at Cats Protection’s Gwent Branch.
Branch volunteers were alerted to Mr Bumps’ plight when concerned residents in Fairwater posted photos on Facebook showing the large lump hanging from his chest.
Mr Bumps is ready to find a new home
Glynis Davies, co-ordinator of Gwent Branch, said: “Just like his namesake from the Mr. Men series of children’s books, Mr Bumps has definitely been in the wars.
“The growth on the lower part of his chest was 12cm across and was quite heavy.
“It was grazed and bleeding because it was dragging on the ground, but the vet said it would have been uncomfortable for him rather than painful.
“Poor Mr Bumps must have found it difficult to sit or lie down and to carry the extra weight around.”
With the help of a member of the public who had spotted Mr Bumps in her garden, Cats Protection volunteers caught him on 1 February and took him straight to Summerhill Veterinary Centre, Newport, for treatment.
The fatty lump was successfully removed that night and thankfully Mr Bumps has made a full recovery.
He’s currently in the care of a Cats Protection volunteer fosterer but is looking for a permanent new home.
Glynis said: “Mr Bumps has healed really well and is loving life off the streets in his foster home - so we hope life will be a bit less bumpy for him from now on.
“I’m sure he’s feeling much better now the huge lump has been removed!
“He wasn’t microchipped or wearing a collar - and no one has come forward to claim him. So we’re hoping someone will want to give him a great new home.
“We’re looking for a quiet household for him as we think he may have spent a long time living outside.
“He’s about four years old, is very affectionate and loves a fuss. He’ll make someone a fantastic companion!”
