Cat That Was Allergic to His Own Teeth Gets a Second Chance

Aug 30th 2010

There's a big, fat kiss waiting for someone at the Santa Cruz SPCA. Unfortunately, it will probably smell like canned cat food.

That's because the SPCA has a new, very affectionate feline guest. Marty the cat is making headlines with his incredible story, explains Mandi Heart of the Santa Cruz SPCA.

You see, Marty suffers from an autoimmune disorder called stomatits. It makes him allergic to his own teeth. Or perhaps we should say that he was allergic to his own teeth.

When he arrived at the SPCA, Marty's gums were constantly inflamed, so much so that he could barely eat or even close his mouth. Reaching out to the cat lovers in their community, the Santa Cruz SPCA asked for help to fund a costly surgery that would remove Marty's teeth. The outpouring of help and generosity was a testament to the incredible bond between mankind and feline kind. "It overwhelmed us," Heart tells Paw Nation. "We raised the money for his surgery in just a couple of weeks."

Now, without his annoying chompers, Marty is happy, healthy, and still spreading the love at the SPCA. "He'll just jump into your lap and start licking if you let him. He's that kind of cat, super affectionate like a dog," Heart says.

Marty's also waiting for that special someone who might want a highly affectionate cat who likes snuggling and an occasional kiss or two. And who doesn't want that?

According to Heart, Marty's only special need is that he needs soft food for the rest of his life. As an added bonus, any potential adopters can rest assured: no love bites