By Spencer Bernard | Foster
Amanda is only a little over a year old but she’s already faced a lot of struggles. The people who were caring for her were on the verge of losing their home when they contacted New Beginnings Cat Rescue to rehome Amanda, her 4 newborn kittens and a companion male cat named Aboo. Everyone was brought to the veterinarian for an initial checkup. Amanda was in rough shape with a severely infected eye and was very thin. She was given antibiotics and the family was sent on to a foster home.
After a week in foster care and still caring for her 2 week old kittens, Amanda started to have tremors and was in obvious distress. After consulting her veterinarian, she was diagnosed with Eclampsia - a dangerous depletion of her blood calcium levels from being malnourished during pregnancy and nursing a litter. She was given calcium supplements, fluids and 24/7 care. Thankfully, she quickly recovered and was able to continue nursing her kittens. Through all her ordeals she has always been a devoted Mom cat and took excellent care of her kittens. They all flourished and became a happy, rowdy bunch.
Once her litter was weaned a couple months later, she went back to the veterinarian. There had been no improvement with her infected eye, so the decision was made to remove it. Unfortunately, due to either damage to the optic nerve or a bad reaction to the anesthesia, she lost vision in her other eye after the surgery. Amanda is now completely blind. She was brought to an Animal Eye Specialist but there was nothing more that could be done for her. She is adapting quickly though and is otherwise a happy and healthy young cat. She gets around the house great, has regained a healthy weight and is learning how to play again. Even with her visual disability, she is expected to lead a long and healthy life. Her kittens have all grown up and been adopted out, along with her companion Aboo. Amanda continues to thrive in foster care and NBCR is actively looking for an adopter for her.
Without your donations, Amanda and her kittens' story might have taken a tragic turn. We appreciate your ongoing support that allows New Beginnings Cat Rescue to continue saving cats like Amanda. Thank you!
By Stacy Soileau | Adoption Facilitator
By Deb Wagner | Grant Writer
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