The Inspiring Journey of an Injured Kitten and Our Community’s Heartwarming Rescue Efforts.
In September, Animal Rescue Crusaders of Texas (ARC) was contacted by VEG about a badly injured kitten that was brought in by a Good Samaritan. The kitten had a pelvic fracture and was unable to put weight on her back legs. She was severely underweight, and feverish, and the prognosis was hopeful, but not optimistic. She was placed with an experienced foster and named “Grit” for her perseverance and strength. The next few weeks were a battle. At her follow-up with the vet, she was placed on strict crate rest. Within the week, after she had finished some of her meds, she started crashing again. She had to be syringe fed around the clock, her fever came back, and her follow-up exam showed a lingering infection. She was brought back to VEG for an abdominal ultrasound, where they saw fluid in the abdomen and damage to her bladder. She was put on a second antibiotic, pain meds, and a steroid. Grit never gave up! Even while clearly in pain, she was affectionate with people and other animals. After about a week of syringe feeding and new meds, she started eating wet and dry food on her own.
After 6 weeks, she was allowed to walk around in small doses to stretch her legs and relearn how to walk. Now she roams freely in her foster home. She gets along with all of the other animals and is extremely affectionate and talkative. Her favorite activities are making biscuits on the giant German shepherd and screaming at her foster mom for snackies. She is an absolute lover, and is doing so well!
But we don’t just help kitties in need. We help dogs too!
Earlier this year, some puppies were found in a basket at a park and taken to animal control. We posted them on the Nextdoor App in hopes of finding fosters. Three ladies came forward to foster two puppies each. One of our board members contacted a dog rescue partner, Cody‘s Friends, and they agreed to help find homes for them. We also supported them by having them come to our Adopt-a-Pet Adoption Events at Petco. Two of the fosters ended up adopting a puppy and the rest were adopted out through Cody’s Friends.
