A MIRACULOUS moggy who's survived years of neglect is on the look out for a new home.

Kane was in a bad way he was taken in by Oak Tree Animals' Charity based in Wetheral, near Carlisle, along with three others cats.

They had been kept in a small kitchen and had been fighting with each other over food and space.

And it was Kane who had came off worst in fights.

He was covered in scars on his body and eye - he was also suffering from chronic infections in his eyes and mouth.

His filthy fur was matted, riddled with fleas and he had ear mites.

A vet also diagnosed pancreatitis and severe dental disease.

One tooth was so rotten that when it was extracted it left a hole into his nasal passage.

However staff at the charity said he remained chipper and took everything in his stride, being friendly, loving and having the "loudest purr the team had ever heard".

Now he's recovered from his ordeal and is now looking for a new home where he can get all the attention he deserves.

Gina Antonacci, small animal team leader at Oak Tree, said: “Kane is a huge personality, who has been through so much in his 12 years.

"We were so pleased to be able to provide the care he needed to get back on his paws and are confident that he will find a wonderful new home where he can have a sofa to himself and a sunny spot in the garden to enjoy.”

She added: “Although, with the current movement restrictions in place due to Coronavirus, we are unable to rehome animals at this time, we would ask anyone who may be able to offer Kane a loving home in the future to keep an eye on our website and social media channels and to get in touch when current restrictions are lifted. Kane loves a fuss and will be a fantastic family pet.”

Oak Tree Animals’ Charity has grown from The Animals’ Refuge. The charity was originally The National Equine, and Smaller Animals, Defence League, established in 1909 to campaign for the better treatment of the UK’s 72,000 Pit Ponies and working horses,

Now well over 110 years later the focus of the charity has changed and it now cares for and helps hundreds of domestic pets each year, mainly dogs, cats and horses.

In 2019 Oak Tree helped more than 2,060 animals the region.

With no government funding the charity relies on the support of the local community to meet its need for support.

For more information about the charity or to make contact about Kane go online to: www.oaktreeanimals.org.uk.