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This cat survived 52 days without food in an abandoned house

Monday, 27/03/2023, 11:26 (GMT+7)

A cat was discovered in a house in the town of Schiedam, western Netherlands. This house, which was purchased in a real estate auction, has been vacant since July 1. It was not until the evening of August 21 that the new owner of the house came to inspect.

When they opened the door, the cat ran out of the house like crazy after nearly 52 days being trapped. They quickly brought it to the veterinary hospital for a health check. His condition was found to be malnourished and frail, but he was healthy enough to be discharged the next day.

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Image credits: Dierenopvangcentrum Vlaardingen

The rescuers named the cat Finn.They thought that it was possible that Finn had access to water from a leak somewhere in the house to be able to survive for so long. However, there was no food source, Vlaardingen Animal Rescue Center shared. Wrapping paper and scraps of paper were found in Finn’s feces, proving it had eaten everything it could find to survive.

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Image credits: Dierenopvangcentrum Vlaardingen

After more than a week, Finn is still not comfortable, but its health is more stable. It ate more and gained 0.4 kg compared to when it was found. The cat is estimated to be around 7 years old. After the situation improves, they vaccinated and started looking for a new owner for it.