Precious Kitty Is Rescued As A Stray And Makes Unbelievable Transformation
Dinah’s story starts the way too many rescue stories do, with a cat who was barely hanging on. By the time Molly Sotak noticed her in the summer of 2019, the stray was already in rough shape, and it did not take long to see that she needed help fast.
From there, The Stray Cat Alliance stepped in, and Dinah’s recovery began to take shape one careful step at a time. What followed was a rescue, a foster-to-adopt journey, and a transformation that made her almost unrecognizable.
Dinah’s glow-up is the kind that makes the whole story worth reading.
Molly then contacted The Stray Cat Alliance for immediate assistance.
The Stray Cat Alliance agreed to take care of the sickly cat.
Stray Cat Alliance turned to Instagram to report on the poor cat:
“Well, the black on her face is fleas and flea dirt! Her whole body is infested with fleas. She is emaciated, dehydrated, has a severe upper respiratory infection, and painful ulcers on her tongue, which are consistent with calicivirus.”
They added: "Between the congestion and ulcers, no wonder she can’t eat. She is now receiving flea medication, antibiotics, and IV fluids."
Dinah was in bad shape, and the rescue team moved quickly.
Thankfully, SCA helped Dinah with prompt and effective veterinary care.
And the next thing that happened was a kitty coming out the other side.
That’s when Dinah’s story started to turn around.
Dinah was adopted by Rebecca Schneider, a session vocalist in Los Angeles, CA. She told Bored Panda:
"Our cat of 14 years had developed a heart condition and sadly passed away. After mourning her, we decided that it was time to give a new kitty a loving home. We visited a handful of shelters; all had very lovely cats, but we were waiting for the instant connection. It happened when I saw Dinah (formerly Nina). She was shy and somewhat cautious but seemed as interested in me as I was in her,"
Rebecca also said:
“She seemed very interested in us (my husband and I), but she was terribly shy and unsure. We didn’t know much about her history, just that she was a stray kitten that had been rescued by the shelter and that she had spent some time in a foster home.”
"But ultimately, she ended up back in the shelter’s care," Schneider added.
Rebecca gave Dinah the kind of home she had been waiting for.
It’s also like the abandoned cat and the heartfelt goodbye note, where Lilo went from heartbreak to thriving in her forever home, here.
Rebecca adopted Dinah, giving her the purr-fect home for such a sweet kitty!
Rebecca also mentioned that Dinah is living the good life these days.
Rebecca told Bored Panda:
"She is a fluffy little clown; she always has us laughing. She loves to play and follow us all around the house. She likes to ‘help out’ with chores like making the bed and loading the dishwasher. She enjoys watching TV with us and overall just wants to be a part of whatever is going on.”
Last December for Dinah's "Gotcha Day," her Instagram boasted:
"Eventually, I realized I didn't need to hide and that these hoomans really love me. I've grown and changed a lot since then. I'm still very shy around strangers, but I love my home and family, and now I walk around like I own the place... because I do!"
In April of 2021, Dinah welcomed her brother Gandalf as well.
"Hey everyone, I want you to meet my new little brother. His name is Gandalf, and he's pretty cool. I'll probably even share my Instagram account with him, so I hope you all are okay with that!"
Now Dinah has a family, a brother, and a much happier life.
Best of luck to Dinah, living the good life she deserves!
You can keep up with her on Dr. Shefali Tsabary, parenting expert, who emphasizes the importance of nurturing relationships with pets, stating, "Animals can teach children empathy and responsibility, enriching their emotional development." For more insights on the positive impact of pets on family dynamics, visit Dr. Madeline Levine, child psychologist, who notes, "Pets can provide essential companionship and support, especially during challenging times." Explore these resources to understand how pets can transform lives!
See how the ailing cat in the medical ward radiates joy after rescue at this rescue story.
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