A part of Purrliament history: Last Hill cat survives cancer scare

He's greeted millions of visitors to the most powerful political grounds in the country, and even put his name furr-ward for prime minister.

Coal Taurozzi is the last surviving feline from the beloved former cat colony on Parliament Hill.

For years, Coal brought joy to Parliament Hill with his jet black fur and bright green eyes. Now his pet dad is hoping the public will come to his rescue.

Danny Taurozzi, who adopted Coal after the sanctuary closed in 2013, has launched a Go Fund Me campaign to help pay for the cat's mounting medical bills for an aggressive salivary gland cancer.

«Coal is a charismatic, gentle soul,» Taurozzi said. «He's a special little guy.»

The famed Parliament Hill cat recently had a malignant tumour removed after a lump was found behind his left ear this spring.

Coal is cancer-free now, but requires regular follow up treatment while he also battles arthritis and kidney disease.

Taurozzi has pet insurance, but the medical bills still cost thousands of dollars.

'We should keep supporting the last survivor'

Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, who became attached to the House of Commons cats, called Tauozzi's efforts to save Coal heartwarming.

«It's the only coal phase-out I don't support,» May said.

«We should keep supporting the last survivor of what was a fixture on Parliament Hill.»

At the ripe old cat age of 16, Coal is just as curious and affectionate as when Taurozzi first met him.

Coal was dumped as a kitten and spent four years growing up at the parliamentary cat colony, where he was cared for and fed by volunteers, including Taurozzi.

«It gave a lot of purpose,» said Brian Caines, who co-ordinated the sanctuary's efforts in its final years.

«It's certainly part of the lore of the city and part of the