Helpless Two-Week-Old Kitten Finds Help
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The cat of a student at my school had a litter of 2-week-old kittens. I went to look at them, thinking I would take one when they were old enough, but when I got there, the girl told me they were being taken to the SPCA the next day.
There were no adults around to confirm this, but I knew that kittens so young would be euthanized if there were no foster carers available. I grabbed Bubba and put him down my top. I wish I had grabbed all of them.
Bubba was tiny and one of his eyes was half-closed. I was worried that he wouldn't survive, but I gave him round-the-clock food and care. He is now a strong, healthy 3 year old - and the love of my life! We have an amazing bond.
He gets upset when I am sad (or singing!) and gets "all up in my face", looking very concerned. He always greets me with a 'prrrow" when I walk in the room, and he is playful and loves getting into mischief - especially when there is a box or bag nearby, or I am trying to wrap presents!
Bubba has inspired me to work at my local SPCA in the school holidays to help care for the cats that aren't as lucky as him.
Story submitted by Leanne Jacobi from Tokoroa, New Zealand.
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