Abandoned Siamese Cat Given Second Chance At Life And Is Looking For Furrever Home

In early October, a beautiful Siamese cat was found abandoned by a concern citizen. It was fortunate the female cat was found because the Richmond resident believed her to be pregnant. Though, it was odd because the cat was far less than one year old.

Posted by Alex Lemieux

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Cats can reach breeding age as young as four months old. However, veterinarians recommend that mothers-to-be wait until they are closer to full maturity at 12 to 18 months old for the mother's safety and her kittens. This is why cats found in the wild are spayed before they hit the four-month mark to prevent the proliferation of feral individuals.

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Usually, the average feline pregnancy takes about 60 to 65 days. However, unless one knows exactly when the cat mated, it will be difficult to figure out exactly how far along the cat's pregnancy is. Sometimes, when young cats become pregnant and don't have access to proper medical attention, things can turn for the worse.

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The cat was taken in by the Richmond Animal Care & Control (RACC) and had her health assessed. RACC caretakers named her Ruth, and although she was an expectant mother there were complications presumably due to her young age. She did give birth to a litter of kittens, but they were premature and were too young to make it.

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Luckily, Ruth was able to bounce back, and she is looking for a forever home. Ruth is very open to visitors and affectionate with anyone looking to pay attention to her.

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As a very open and active cat, she would do well in any household. Her potential pet parents should have time to dedicate to interacting with her through any of the noisy toys she likes or allowing her to curl up in your lap.

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