Elderly cat with fur so matted he ‘looked like a dinosaur’ is searching for new forever home

Brian was discovered wandering the streets – and in fairly a state (Image: Blue Cross)

A homeless cat who was rescued from the streets with matted clumps in his fur, is now in search of a household after a critical grooming session.

14-year-old Brian was discovered wandering the streets alone with big, matted clumps of fur alongside his again, which vets mentioned made him appear to be a dinosaur.

Fortunately, the older moggy was taken into the care of nationwide pet charity Blue Cross, the place specialists cleaned him up and helped him really feel lots higher.

Now clipped, groomed and bathed, Brian resides at a rehoming centre in Burford the place he's in search of a brand new house, however sadly he has not obtained a single software, regardless of being a favorite amongst employees.

The staff fears Brian is being ignored as a consequence of his age, however he simply wants a comfy, heat retirement house the place he’ll be showered with love.

The mats on his again appeared like dinosaur scales (Image: Blue Cross)

Elisha Webber, Animal Welfare Assistant at Blue Cross in Burford, says: ‘Poor Brian was in such a sorry state when he arrived with us.

‘He was severely matted alongside his backbone, dehydrated and was lined in fleas and ticks. He additionally wanted in depth dental work and a few tooth eliminated.

He can’t have felt good with all that knotty fur caught to him (Image: Blue Cross)

‘We’re unsure how lengthy he had been alone and wandering the streets however he’s a really candy natured boy with a lot love to offer. He enjoys his meals and loves to curve up in a pleasant heat spot.

‘His new proprietor will should be affected person with him as they’ll must construct up his belief however he’ll make an exquisite companion. He actually does deserve a cheerful ending.’

Brian trying clear and comfortable after the process (Image: Blue Cross)

If you happen to assume you possibly can provide Brian a house go to bluecross.org.uk to search out out extra data.

Brian isn’t the one older cat who has struggled to discover a house. Earlier this yr, aged cat siblings Barbara and Bernard have been on the hunt for a retirement house to spend their twilight years, and earlier this month, 13-year-old Daisy was additionally having no luck discovering a brand new proprietor.