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# Cat with no ears highlights dangers of the sun’s harmful rays
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/cat-with-no-ears-highlights-dangers-of-the-suns-harmful-rays/
- Published: 2019-05-02T07:08:55.000Z
- Updated: 2019-05-02T07:08:55.000Z
- Description: Cat charity appeals to find a home for Crystal, a pure white cat who had to have both ears removed. Currently in the care of Cats Protection’s Brighton & District Branch, Crystal previously spent most of her life living outdoors. Being pure white, this took a toll on her ears, resulting in serious s
- Author: Besi

## Cat charity appeals to find a home for Crystal, a pure white cat who had to have both ears removed.

![](https://www.scenemag.co.uk/content/images/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/web-600-4.jpg)

**CURRENTLY in the care of** Cats Protection’s Brighton & District Branch, Crystal previously spent most of her life living outdoors. Being pure white, this took a toll on her ears, resulting in serious sun damage.

This *Sun Awareness Week* (May 6-12), Cats Protection is urging cat owners to protect their pets from UV rays to prevent cats like Crystal from needing emergency surgery.

**Teresa Dee, Crystal’s foster carer, said:** *“Cats with white or pale coloured ears, or noses, are particularly susceptible to the sun’s harmful rays – with some cats, like Crystal, needing drastic surgery to repair sun-damaged skin,”“The best way to protect your cat during the summer is to keep them indoors during the hottest part of the day, traditionally between 10am and 3pm.*

*“If that’s not possible then provide sources of shade in your garden using cat-friendly plants and allow access to a shed or outhouse if possible. Also, speak to your vet about an appropriate feline-friendly sunblock.”*

As with many white cats, nine-year-old Crystal is deaf, so needs an indoor-only home where she will be the only pet needing love and attention.

**Teresa added:** *“Crystal is a sweet and gentle cat who is very easy-going. She instantly stole the hearts of all our volunteers with her beautiful appearance and charming character. We have nicknamed her Crystal Chandelier because of her elegance!*

*“An indoor home is need for Crystal, where she can enjoy living life away from the sun’s harmful rays.”*

Anyone who thinks they could be the perfect companion for Crystal should contact Cats Protection’s Brighton & District Branch on 01273 610 306 or [email:](adoptions@brighton.cats.org.uk)

Alongside Crystal, Cats Protection has other cats in care, all looking for new homes.

Anybody wishing to adopt a cat should call **03000 12 12 12** to find their nearest branch or adoption centre alternatively, **click [here:](https://www.cats.org.uk/adopt-a-cat?ref=scenemag.co.uk)**