Blind, toothless 20-year-old cat found at Drax Power Station hopes for a new home

The elderly moggy called Buzz as found living at a power station, covered in matted fur and in very poor condition.

The cat, aged 96 in human years, was found by a worker at Drax Power Station, near Selby, North Yorkshire, last month.

The elderly feline struggled to use his legs as he was wounded and emaciated, and was nearly blind and deaf.

Georgina Petty, from the RSPCA's Goole and District Branch, said: "Although his recovery hasn't been entirely smooth, Buzz's resilience and refusal to give up on life has been truly astonishing and we'd like to thank everyone who gave so generously towards his appeal.

"His vision, although imperfect, has improved, he's gained significant weight, his fur is regrowing and his wounds are healing beautifully.

"He's had several teeth removed, wounds stitched up and is receiving ongoing care for arthritis and hyperthyroidism, something commonly seen in older cats.

"He also needs a special diet tailored to his renal needs and requires help with grooming.

"Despite a willing mind that loves to leap and play, his body doesn't always follow through and he tires easily.

"But having experienced hardship and been deprived of human affection for so long he truly deserves to find a wonderful loving home for the remainder of his years."

The moggy was registered at another rescue as a young cat in 2005 and adopted, before being rehomed around a decade ago.

However, the details on his microchip were never updated and he had been fed by a worker at the power station for several years, the RSPCA says.

Now, the charity is looking for a 'calm, indoor-only, long term foster home' for Buzz, who can't live with dogs and does not get along with other cats.

Buzz will remain under the local RSPCA's care, with food, ongoing treatment, and medication paid for by the branch.