Tiny Tim and his littermates came into Battersea as strays after being found by a member of public, so there was very little information on their background.
Tiny Tim’s siblings were healthy, and all quickly rehomed, but during health checks with Battersea’s skilled veterinary team it was discovered that Tiny Tim had a congenital abnormality of the spine.
Tiny Tim was placed in an experienced foster home so that his condition could be observed. The spinal abnormality reduced the volume of his chest and lung capacity, which could result in breathing difficulties as he grew and he might also develop neurological issues, if the spinal cord became affected.
Despite his health challenges, Tiny Tim was otherwise an affectionate, confident kitten. Though small, he had a very loud meow and loved to chat to his human friends and adored climbing straight onto a lap for a cuddle.
He did wonderfully in his foster home and showed off his quirky personality, playing with anything he could get his little paws on. Battersea’s clinic team were confident that Tiny Tim could thrive in a new home.
Tiny Tim’s adorable charms soon won over his new family. The spirited young cat is now enjoying life in his new home with his new best friend, the family Labrador Shadow.
