Tsunade the cat

Tsunade the cat

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Cat handed to rescue as owner enters care home, but microchip reveals a shocking lie

By Ludivine Mazzotti•

On 12 October, APAC 94, an animal protection association in France, shared the story of 15-year-old cat Tsunade.

Rescuers were shocked to discover the deceit surrounding the cat's abandonment.

It all began when a neighbouring rescue group, ASMAA, took Tsunade in.

A fake act of kindness

A woman claiming to be a neighbour contacted them, explaining that the owner had recently moved into a care home and could no longer look after her cat. She was asking for help to rehome the elderly pet.

Rescuers noted that the story would have been touching if it were true. Sadly, the reality was very different. Because Tsunade's microchip was still registered to the original rescue organisation, staff checked the details.

Uncovering the truth

When they spoke to the owner's grandson, they discovered that although the elderly lady had indeed moved into a care home, her daughter had taken Tsunade in. In fact, the daughter was the so-called "neighbour" who had called the shelter. She was unable to cope with the cat having accidents in the house, so she decided to get rid of her.

Instead of contacting the original rescue group as specified in the adoption contract, she handed the cat over to a different shelter under a false story.

A peaceful retirement

Now, APAC 94 wants to find brave Tsunade a loving new family. At almost 15 years old, she deserves a calm and truly caring home where her habits and any occasional house-training accidents will be met with patience.

The association is appealing for a "retirement home" for Tsunade—a place where she can spend her senior years in comfort and stability. We sincerely hope Tsunade finds her forever home, where she can enjoy her old age in complete peace.

Translated from the FR Wamiz website using artificial intelligence

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