A ‘WONKY-FACED’ cat called Wiley who has been overlooked for nearly ten months is in desperate need of a home to call his own after suffering an injury to his face.

Prior to arriving in the care of Cats Protection’s Farnham and Wey Valley branch, 13-year-old Wiley needed some emergency veterinary care to treat an area of skin on his face where the cells were dying.

He also had scars around his neck and mouth but the branch is unsure how these were caused. Vets who treated Wiley believe he could have got his head stuck somewhere or was caught by something around his neck.

Thanks to dedicated vets, Wiley received treatment for his injuries and was on the road to recovery.

However, because of his ordeal, Wiley has been left with a slightly wonky face and volunteers are worried his slightly unusual look is putting off would-be adopters.

Since arriving in care last November, more than 90 cats have gone to their forever homes but Wiley has had no such luck.

“Despite a few enquiries, Wiley is sadly still looking for his forever home,” said Nikkie Mann, Wiley’s fosterer.

“It took a while for Wiley to fully recover, and he can still be slightly anxious, but he has come on leaps and bounds since arriving in our care.

“He has a slightly wonky face but what he lacks on the outside, he definitely makes up for on the inside.

“He is such a lovely cat who desperately needs an understanding owner who will give him the time he needs to settle in.”

Because of his injury, it is thought that Wiley has not regained full sight.

Nikkie added: “After living as a street cat, we really hope the right person for Wiley contacts us soon as he’s desperate to show his true loving colours.

“Please don’t let his wonky face put you off from meeting him.”

Wiley needs a quiet home where he can be the only pet needing love and attention and would benefit from some safe outdoor space to explore once he has settled in.

Anyone wishing to make an appointment to meet Wiley should contact the branch by calling 01252 334644 or by comple a contact form at www.cats.org.uk/farnham/adopt-a-cat

Cats Protection has launched a petition calling on the government to bring in laws to ensure all owned cats across the UK are microchipped.

Jacqui Cuff, Cats Protection’s head of advocacy and government relations, said: “Microchipping is a safe and permanent method of identification, unlike collars which are prone to coming off.

“By ensuring all owned cats are microchipped, owners will have the peace of mind of knowing their cat has the best chance of being returned home should they become lost.

“In the sad event a cat has been killed on the roads, the details on their microchip can also ensure their owner can be informed.

“Cat lovers can show their support for compulsory micrcochipping of owned cats, and help more cats be reunited with their owners, by signing the petition at www.cats.org.uk/microchippingpetition”