The RSPCA hopes to find a special home for a sweet and sensitive cat who has been given the all-clear from cancer after a recent scare.

Seven-year-old grey tabby cat Nala came into the care of the RSPCA Hants & Surrey Border Branch in January last year.

Her owners could no longer care for her due to urinary tract infections believed to be caused by stress. However, a scan by the vets revealed that she had a mass in her bladder and vets feared the worst.

Miraculously, a subsequent scan months later showed that the mass had completely disappeared and was believed to be a blood clot rather than a tumour. Nala is having on-going treatment for her cystitis and is doing much better now - and can’t wait to find her new home.

Liz Wood, rehoming and welfare co-ordinator at the branch, said: “Nala came to us as she'd been struggling with urinary infections caused by stress in the home due to young children and other animals. Sadly, she spent most of her time hiding in a cupboard in the kitchen and her owners realised this was not right for her.

”We took Nala in and did some investigations into her urinary problems to see if there was any underlying medical condition which may have caused this other than stress. That’s when the scan showed the potentially cancerous mass in her bladder. We were all heartbroken for her.

“We set out to make sure Nala, who is such a sweet and sensitive soul, had a comfortable life for whatever time she had left. She went into the care of amazing fosterers who understood that Nala may not have long to live and wanted to make her remaining time as perfect as possible.

“Then miraculously, a few months later, when scanned again, the mass had completely disappeared. We were all very relieved and started looking for a new home for her again.”

The branch describes Nala as a character who loves attention and will let out a big meow when she wants fuss. She will make a fantastic companion for someone who is ideally based at home on their own, as she can be easily spooked and sensitive to changes in her environment which then leads to cystitis.

Therefore, Nala looking for a home that is very quiet and stable, with infrequent visitors, and lots of green space that she can explore without coming across too many other cats. She will need an owner who is happy to keep a close eye on her and seek treatment if her urinary issues start again.

She’d like to be the only pet and would prefer an adult-only home. She will need time to settle in but would like to go outside and explore once she’s settled.

If you can give Nala a home contact the branch on 07880 547502 or email [email protected].