We picked Felix up from the cattery on the 11th July, he was in a sorry state but now after a month he seems very happy and his coat has gone from grey to black and quite glossy. Unfortunately his owner died last week. As he is on tablets Vidalta and needs blood tests every six months. I took him to the vets last week and said I was concerned of the ongoing costs of treatment. The vet said not to worry as the cat was well provided for in the will. It has now transpired that the cat was not in the will. Quite frankly I am amazed with this as the owner was devoted to him. Any ideas what to do now. I did not know the cat was on tablets etc when I said I would look after him. I don't think I would have done so if I knew. The vet said at best he would have eighteen months left. I am gutted with this and don't know what to do. So what I thought was a good turn has turned out to be nothing but heartache. If anyone has any ideas please let me know. I am going to have to tell the vets and they will be stunned for sure.

Could you approach the beneficiaries of the will and explain the situation – perhaps they would be willing to help with the costs of Felix’s ongoing care?

Tried that not interested. I have been poorly treated i think.the vet has said they will let me have the tablets at cost and not to bother with blood tests. even so it is an expense I did not think I would have. there is money left to matter of charities, doctors, nurses etc but not to the cat. i just don't understand it as the cat was her life.

It does sound odd, but perhaps an oversight - she maybe assumed she would outlive her cat?

This might be cheeky, as I know nothing of your circumstances, but you mentioned in an earlier post that you could get the tablets online for £16.00 per month? That's not a lot of money. I agree that you may be feeling a bit aggrieved, but you have done a great thing by taking this cat on and giving him a chance at a longer life. Can you not just pay for the pills ... ?

At the moment thats the plan. I have asked the what is the cost of the tablets at cost, not got back to me yet. I don't want to move him again as he seems quite settled and its not his fault. i am going to find it a bit difficult though.

The original owner had to be taken in to long term care which was why he was at a rescue?


To OP, think you are doing a marvelous thing! I'm sure he will repay you with lots of love, which the oldies have plenty of! Looking forward to the updates on his progress xx

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Sooty 9.6.1996 - 28.04.2011 Rest in peace my love!
Storm (Sueragdandy Phantom) 28.02.2010
Benji (Kassaro Benjamin Franklyn) 08.03.2011

Sorry to hear this, I really am. I can understand if you do't have the means to provide all the care when you have been reassured that there would be money for him. I do think we need to remember though that many people in their old age may not be in a fit state of mind to write a will to include a pet, or it may come as a very unforseen incident.

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Sooty 9.6.1996 - 28.04.2011 Rest in peace my love!
Storm (Sueragdandy Phantom) 28.02.2010
Benji (Kassaro Benjamin Franklyn) 08.03.2011

Unfortunately he was in the original will but it has been changed. She may have been old but I think she was more frightened. Lets just say money has been spent inappropriately by someone outside the family.

What a terrible shame.

I have the found the Vidalta online for 13.50 delivered, a great price. The presciption costs for three months will be 6.50. Bit peeved with prescriptions costs as they never used to charge for them. Would it be worth contacting any animal charities who would be willing to do the prescription for free? Not the tablets obviously just the prescription.