A three-month-old orange kitten, found abandoned in a cardboard box in a bin, is now healthy and searching for a new home in the UK.
Portokalakis, whose name means "little orange boy" in Greek, was subjected to abuse just hours after his birth. Despite his rough start, he has been described as a "bundle of energy and sweetness" and is fully healthy.
Rescue and recovery
A statement from Greek Stray ResQ reads: "This adorable ginger kitten was found in a tragic situation – abandoned inside a cardboard box left in a garbage bin…"
The statement adds: "He fought hard to survive his rough start to life, but today he is completely healthy, thriving, and ready for a fresh start!"
Portokalakis is known to zoom around like a spinning top when he plays and purr loudly when stroked. Due to shelter overcrowding, he is currently staying in a small foster crate.
Ready for a new home
The kitten is fully litter-box trained, has been dewormed and health-checked, and is microchipped under the Municipality of Keratsini. His story has been shared with 14,000 social media users, but only 30 have shown support with an online like.
Commenting on his rehoming post, one user said: "He has fought for life he must find a home." Another added: "Oh what a beautiful little cat."
Other animals in need
Portokalakis is not the only animal in need. A five-year-old dog is running out of time to find a family before he is forced back onto the streets. The dog, whose name remains unknown, needs a new home within hours as an overcrowded shelter said it has "no other options" but to release him.
The "sweet boy" was once a much-loved house dog before ending up at Katerini Municipal Shelter. Greek Stray ResQ has stepped in to prevent him from being abandoned, and he is available for adoption in the UK with transportation already in place.
Those interested in rehoming Portokalakis or other animals in Greek Stray ResQ's care can visit the charity's website at greekstrayrescue.com.
