Little Cat Is Rescued From Under A Junk Trunk And Is Now Searching For A Comfortable Permanent Home
People's hearts melt and break simultaneously while reading articles about animals being rescued, no matter how many times we’ve seen or heard such stories. Our hearts ache at the thought of those small, helpless animals out in the cold, lonely and waiting for help.
However, some of these stories are the best when they end happily. Rescuing a cat is fantastic, but watching it build a bond with another is incredibly heartwarming.
Regardless of how frequently we encounter rescued animal stories, they never cease to amaze us, and this story is no exception. It is a tale of rescue, a developing bond, and wholesomeness all around.
A woman heard something squeaking while taking a walk on a lovely Tuesday night and thought it might be a bird. The following day, she heard the squeak again and discovered it was coming from a garbage truck across the road in a neighbor's yard.
The little kitten was stuck, and with the assistance of a girl and a jar of food, they were able to get him out safely. Looking at the poor little guy, it was evident he hadn't had food or water for nearly a full day, or perhaps even longer.
The woman mentioned that the kitten was extremely frightened at first, but now he’s in her home, comfortably residing in the downstairs half-bath.
Meet the kitty named Smudge
The space was small enough for him to relax quickly, and he seemed to enjoy it. Look at him here, shrieking and about to jump furiously to attack the cloth ball.
He wants to leap fiercely at the attacking cloth ball
"Okay, I got it. So what do I do with it?"
The little kitten went to the vet, where it was estimated that he was about a month and a half old. "The DVM said he looked a bit younger, possibly in the 4-6 week range. The vet thought 'male,' but Smudge is so young that it's still difficult to tell."
"It's no longer moving around anymore"
What you see is not a blep or derp; it is an avulsion injury. It happens that part of the gum below the lower front teeth had peeled back, exposing the underlying tissue.
The vet said that Smudge is in the 4-6 week range
"That's not a blep or derp; it's an avulsion injury"
"The vet mentioned that sutures would pose a problem for several reasons. However, it seems to be healing well on its own, though the gum is unlikely to reattach."
There shouldn't be an issue as long as it isn't infected (he has been given antibiotics), and he can eat well, which the kitty does quite successfully.
Such a playful, energetic, and healthy cat
And he loves to play with his cloth ball
The kitten’s rescuers say that they won't be able to keep him because their three cats don't always get along, but they still don't want to surrender him to an animal shelter.
Such a cutie...
Rescuing a kitten is already a wonderful thing
"With the number of kittens appearing at this time of year, it’d be a virtual death sentence. He’d be in for a week or so, then euthanized. That’s a NOPE. NOPE. NOPE," they added.
So, if you’re interested in this cute, playful, healthy, and friendly kitty and you’re in the west KY region, please reach out to prfesser on imgur!
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