Two foundling cats
Foxy the cat and Hook the tomcat
At eight weeks old, little red Foxy with the white spot on her chest and the beautiful amber-coloured eyes was found on the side of the road.
We will probably never really know what happened five years ago. Foxy is “silent”.
The Schnurretiger was discovered and rescued by a young woman with small children at the side of the road, but unfortunately Foxy could not stay with the family. A few small accidents happened – Foxy suffered a whiplash injury from which she recovered very well. However, an accident with a car left Foxy incontinent. The new circumstances became too much for the family and Foxy was indeed to be euthanised at the veterinary clinic.
The veterinary clinic often decides
the further fate of an animal
The vets refused to euthanise Foxy due to her incontinence. Foxy’s general condition was perfectly good. Euthanasia needs to be carefully considered. The owner’s wishes alone cannot determine whether an animal is euthanised or not. The Code of Ethics recommends that a prolongation of suffering or a shortening of life solely at the owner’s request is rejected if the animal’s general condition is good and, above all, the animal is not suffering.
In the case of Foxy, the vets decided to call Gut Aiderbichl’s telephone number and asked to take in Foxy, an adorable, incontinent cat. She is developing into a little cat princess and knows exactly what she likes and what she dislikes. In any case, she wraps all the animal carers around her tender little paws. There is no one who can resist Foxy.
Foxy the cat got a new friend:
Hook tomcat
On the same day,when Foxy was admitted, Hook came from the veterinary clinic to Gut Aiderbichl Maria Schmolln.
Hook is as black as night and has only one eye. He is about the same age as his girlfriend Foxy.
Maybe Hook could tell a sad story? A happy life story wwouldn’tbeit. Hook is more likely to withdraw. That will certainly be different in a few months’ time. “First of all, see where I am now!” seems to be Hook’s message.
Every animal has a right to ... What?
It has a right to respect, care and species-appropriate husbandry. Every animal has a right to the care of its owner. Whether a small white mouse or a large horse – an animal is a living being with a heart, soul and organs. It deserves respect and responsible treatment until the last second of its life.
Animals that have health restrictions due to an accident still want to live. They show us every day through their zest for life that it is good that doctors do not agree to euthanasia without discussion. But one thing must not happen: there must be no suffering. Foxy and Hook are not suffering – their zest for life grows more and more every day.
