November Pet of the Month - Spooks and Pumpkin

Halloween Surprises

Midforest Veterinary Practice staff in Lyndhurst were given two little surprises when one of their clients came to see them on Wednesday with a scary tale… Mr & Mrs Colvin had been driving through Emery Down on Halloween Night when they saw a plastic bag by the side of the main road and emerging from it they thought they saw a little face, but not quite believing what they saw they stopped and found the plastic bag contained scraps of black and white fur which on closer inspection turned out to be two tiny little kittens, only a few weeks old, and in a sorry state. These kittens had been deliberately and cruelly abandoned and would have died of cold and starvation if not rescued. However, “Spooky” and “Pumpkin” were given a full kitten health check by vet Dr Colleen Bray who treated them for a severe flea infestation. They were given a warm bath and some much needed food and after a good night’s rest in a cosy bed they perked up and are now full of fun and mischief, delighting the staff with their playfulness and in return enjoying the love and affection being lavished on them. There is a happy ending to this tale because both kittens have found a new home.

Pumpkin and Spooks August 2007