A cat in Southampton, England, is in a hairy situation because he looks too much like Harry Potter's foe, Lord Voldemort.
The cat, a 14-year-old domestic short-hair known as Charlie, is in an animal rescue center hoping to get adopted, but, sadly, he could be there for quite a spell.
Seems Charlie lost his ears and part of his nose to skin cancer and, as a result, is the spitting image of Voldemort, the evil character played by actor Ralph Fiennes in the Harry Potter films.
According to The Daily Mail, workers at the charity say visitors have been spooked by the white cat's resemblance to Fiennes but hope that a family of Potter fans will magically appear to adopt him.
The rejection adds insult to injury since Charlie was a stray before a woman adopted him, fed him and took him to the vet for surgery.
Doctors removed the cat's ears and nose, but say he is still at risk of further problems.
Now Charlie is at the animal shelter waiting for adoption alone in a cage because he apparently gave an earful to the other animals.
Despite his villainous appearance, Charlie loves cuddling and would do best in a home with no other pets, according to Marie Loveridge, the center's animal welfare assistant.
Link: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/11/no-eared-cat-looks-too-much-like-villain-voldemort/
The cat, a 14-year-old domestic short-hair known as Charlie, is in an animal rescue center hoping to get adopted, but, sadly, he could be there for quite a spell.
Seems Charlie lost his ears and part of his nose to skin cancer and, as a result, is the spitting image of Voldemort, the evil character played by actor Ralph Fiennes in the Harry Potter films.
According to The Daily Mail, workers at the charity say visitors have been spooked by the white cat's resemblance to Fiennes but hope that a family of Potter fans will magically appear to adopt him.
The rejection adds insult to injury since Charlie was a stray before a woman adopted him, fed him and took him to the vet for surgery.
Doctors removed the cat's ears and nose, but say he is still at risk of further problems.
Now Charlie is at the animal shelter waiting for adoption alone in a cage because he apparently gave an earful to the other animals.
Despite his villainous appearance, Charlie loves cuddling and would do best in a home with no other pets, according to Marie Loveridge, the center's animal welfare assistant.
Link: http://www.aolnews.com/2011/02/11/no-eared-cat-looks-too-much-like-villain-voldemort/
