Sphynx Cat Used as "Breeding Machine" To Give Birth to 71 Kittens Finally Rescued

A shelter rescued a hairless cat who had been nearly bred to death after being forced to give birth to over 70 kittens.

Koko, an 11-year-old cat, was employed as a "breeding machine" by her former owners to make £140,000.

Overbred

The unfortunate cat was forced to produce roughly 70 kittens, sold for around £2,000.

Last month, Koko and her nine-year-old brother Nim arrived in Fylde Coast Cats in Blackpool.

A shelter rescued a hairless cat who had been nearly bred to death after being forced to give birth to over 70 kittens.

Koko, an 11-year-old cat, was employed as a "breeding machine" by her former owners to make £140,000.

The unfortunate cat was forced to produce roughly 70 kittens, sold for around £2,000.

Last month, Koko and her nine-year-old brother Nim arrived at Fylde Coast Cats in Blackpool.

Rescue

When the couple arrived at the refuge, they were in bad shape and were "grubby and disgusting."

They were infected with feline calicivirus, a highly infectious virus that causes respiratory issues and mouth illness.

Koko had also developed a pouch so huge that the skin folds over her back feet due to all of the breeding.

On the other hand, Nim was discovered with bleeding gums and had to have all of his teeth out.

Both cats have early renal disease, typical in sphynxes, and often indicates poor breeding.

The couple has piled up over £2,000 in vet fees.

"His gums were open and bleeding, and he had a large hole in his tongue from ulceration," Fylde Coast Cats founder Kim Millard said.

The breeder has mistreated them; Nim, in particular, is in horrible shape; he's incredibly underweight and unable to feed due to discomfort in his mouth.

"They're always thirsty for attention. They've had a torturous existence. She has a large pouch, and the skin folds over her back feet as she sits.

"I've had a few sphynxes, so I'm familiar with them. They're fascinating creatures, and in many respects, they're more like dogs in terms of their need for care.

"The issue is that people adopt them without doing their homework; you have to wash them; they have extremely sensitive skin; they get cold easily; they can't go out; they get burnt fast."

"People think they're intriguing and go out and purchase them - it's a craze - but they're a lot of effort." They're the feline equivalent of French bulldogs."

Sphynx

The sphynx is a sociable, affectionate, and active show-off who seeks human attention, and it is known for its hairless coat. Despite its regal appearance and solemn attitude, the sphynx is an acrobatic clown who doesn't take itself too seriously. It enjoys entertaining and delighting her human companions, and she will follow you around the home like a puppy. If you're considering getting a sphynx cat, keep reading to learn everything you need to know. The Sphynx should only be kept indoors because they are extremely sensitive to the cold and easily sunburned.

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