Dave the nose-less cat put down after 'sudden illness'

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A nose-less cat who was struggling to find a new home has had to be put down after becoming "suddenly very seriously ill".

Dave was taken in by Bath Cats and Dogs Home after his elderly owner went into a care home.

The animal had to have part of his nose removed a few years ago due to a tumour.

The centre, which campaigned to find him a new home, said his death was "unrelated to his nose".

It added: "With great sadness, it was kindest to put him to sleep".

The home said Dave struggled to find a new owner because people could not "see past" his unusual face.

It launched a campaign to find him a new home and had been "overwhelmed" by offers.

A spokesman said: "Sadly our happiness was short-lived as Dave became suddenly and seriously ill a few days ago.

"We hoped for the best but tests showed that Dave was suffering from a serious underlying illness - unrelated to his nose."