01/08/2026
Seven-month-old Ernest was found lying injured by the side of the road in a terrible state. Thankfully, a kind passer-by rushed him to a vet – but he didn’t have a microchip, and no owner came forward.
Once Ernest arrived in our care, we discovered the extent of his injuries. He was covered in wounds from head to toe. His tiny tail had separated from his spine and he had fractures on both sides of his pelvis.
Despite this, Ernest could still use his litter tray, which gave our team hope that his pelvis might heal naturally. He was kept comfortable on pain relief but to ease his pain and help with balance, his tail had to be amputated.
Soon enough though, he was on the road to recovery.
At first, Ernest was shy and nervous, hissing at our carers, so we created a calm, safe space where he could rest and recover.
Just four weeks later, Ernest amazed us all. He began walking on his hind legs again, playing with toys and even ‘helping’ the team clean by chasing the dustpan and brush.
After weeks of dedicated care and patience, Ernest was ready to find a home. And thanks to his sweet (and very cheeky!) personality, it didn’t take long!
We’re so pleased to say Ernest is now thriving.
