Did you know that animals can have diabetes too?
Bibi
Bibi is 9 years and has diabetes. She is currently in the care of a small London animal rescue charity but is looking for a new home.
When she developed diabetes it sadly became too much for her owners to manage. Bibi needs two insulin injections a day, 12 hours apart, and with young children to cope with, her owners found her needs too much of a strain.
For the last nine months Bibi has been living with a foster family in south west London, but it is now time for her to move on to a permanent home.
Can you help?
Bibi is currently in need of a new home. She is an affectionate, easy-going and playful companion looking for a quiet, calm home without other animals or younger children.
She likes to spend most of her time indoors and loves being groomed.
If you think you could offer Bibi a quiet and loving home then visit the Animal Rescue & Care website to find out more.
Caring for pets with diabetes
If you think your pet has diabetes, take them to the vet for a proper diagnosis. Never inject your pet with your own insulin, because they need to have special insulin that is just right for them.
For more information on caring for a pet with diabetes see the pets with diabetes page on our main site.
The latest on Bibi
We are pleased to announce that Bibi was rehomed on 1 June 2009. We hope she's enjoying her new surroundings now.
Your comments
I would love to have that cute little buddy but i don't think bibi would quite get on with my 2 dogs and fish and bunny!
– Awesomedude
Aw!!!! I would love to have Bibi but I would hate having to give her injections!!!!! poor cat!!! xoxox – Gina
Awww poor cat, I would so have Bibbi but I have a feeling that Bibbi wouldn't enjoy sharing the same house as a budgie! Haha! Awww poor Bibbi xxxxxxxxxxxxx <333 – Sarah
Aww thats well sad!!! If i didnt have a cat already i would have had Bibi!!! Well anyway having diabetes shouldn't make your owners get rid of you! I know my mum wouldnt get rid of me although i have it!!! Poor cat xxxxx – Linzi
Ahh thats so sad :'(
I would love to look after her but I already have a pet and I'm sure that Bibi will try and kill it lol.
I wouldnt have given her up! :O xx – Beckie
I think Bibi is a very brave cat and has a lot to deal with. I would adopt her but the thing is I have a rabbit who lives indoors and he would get jealous and also, I wouldn't have time for her as I have a pony as well. Poor old cat. I hope she gets a nice home. – Taylor
Oh :'( It's well tight that the owners gave up on her. Thank God my mum didn't give up on me. lol :L :) – Lil' Chazza